A few Sundays ago, I went to a class at our new church. This class is designed to teach newcomers about the church and its values as one journeys toward membership in the church. My poor husband was home sick, so I had to go alone.
At the beginning of the class the leader/teacher asked us [...]
Archive for September, 2007
We Can’t Just Move On
Posted in Authentic Community, tagged Relationships on September 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It’s What’s Inside That Counts
Posted in Greater Faith, tagged Attitude, Sin, Spiritual Development on September 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I tend to think of the Holy Spirit as a highlighter.
Not exactly a scholarly term, I know, but I have frequently prayed that the Holy Spirit would highlight my sins in the moment that I commit them in the hopes that I will immediately confess and repent. While the Holy Spirit usually comes through on [...]
Prayer, Faith, and Disappointment
Posted in Greater Faith, tagged Faith, Prayer, Spiritual Development on September 14, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Have you ever prayed for something that you really wanted?
It might be that you’ve prayed for a loved one to be healed of cancer or some other phsyical ailment. Or you’ve prayed that you would be able to buy this certain house. Perhaps you’ve prayed you would get a particular job or promotion. You’ve prayed [...]
We Can Learn A Lot From Cats
Posted in Greater Faith, Who He Is, tagged Faith, Isaiah, Philippians, Spiritual Development on September 13, 2007 | 1 Comment »
As I was spending time with Jesus this morning, I began to think about several things I’m eager to do. For instance, I want to memorize the book of Philippians. Our church is about to start a series on Philippians and what better way to engage in the series than to memorize the book myself. [...]
Days Like This
Posted in Who He Is, tagged God on September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I went outside today after lunch. I was freezing, so I needed to warm up.It’s 78 degrees right now. The sun is shining as brightly as it possibly can. There’s not a cloud in the sky. The light, cool breeze tickled my skin and whispered through my hair as I relished the sunlight and soaked [...]
