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Happy Birthday to Me

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 Today is my birthday and here were the highlights. I kind of wish I had written one of these every year.. just to look back and see what I was thinking and what was happening.... It could be like one of those "the day you were born" newspapers.   My first birthday greeting was around 4 am when chatting with someone online.. these chats have become fairly frequent and I really enjoy having an insomnia buddy-- although I do hope we can both get some better ZZZs shortly! I found out I am five years older than the Egg McMuffin . Since I make a mom-McMuffin for Andrew Every. Single. Day.  I think I am getting close to the McDonalds 10 billion sold...  Ann Voskamp has a joy dare where you list three things each day led by her prompts.  One of them is " 3 gifts hard eucharisteos. "  Today has been one of those.   Sometimes I marvel at how I can feel joy in the middle of extreme difficulty.  Honestly.. seriously.... I have my moments,  but joy in th...
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Naked and Unafraid

 I am reading through the book of Acts in the New Living Translation.  This book used to seem boring to me!  That's crazy talk.  Chapter 12 was on the docket today and I almost find it hilarious.  Usually it is the end of this chapter that draws me in when Peter comes to the door and Mary doesn't believe it is Peter.. but let's back up.... At the beginning of 12, James, the brother of John is killed and apparently Peter is going to be next so the nasty King Agrippa puts him in jail.  The church is praying for Peter to be released.  When  reading verses 6 to 11 I thought to myself, "I don't want to sleep like a baby.  I want to sleep like Peter!!"  Or maybe rather it is the peace of Peter that is something to be sought after.  Here are my thoughts. 1) He was asleep... between two guards.  (And naked or close to it.. I'll get to that in a minute.).  Perhaps the soldiers were bantering back and forth also.  So chained, m...
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Suffering and Healing

  I have been thinking about this post since Joni posted it.  Suffering.  Healing.   I have changed my beliefs over the years.  Those who have known me awhile know I have read a lot of John Piper on suffering.  And to be honest those were encouraging to me!!!!  I mean,  if I can suffer for the Lord- that's kinda cool.  However, where is the hope in that?  I mean there is hope for the long term and heaven and the magnificence that encompasses.  And that is not to be minimized.  But Jesus died for more than that.   After reading the Word more, and reading more words by different authors such as Art Thomas and Bill Johnson I have come to a different conclusion.  1) Jesus died for our healing.. not "just" our salvation.  2) Christians are to carry out the command to "heal the sick". We play an intricate role.  3) When it doesn't happen (and we should expect that it will), it is not Jesus' or God's fault. Becaus...
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Something Unexpected

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 I have a friend that posts all her walking pictures.  She lives in a a beautiful area and meanders different places all the time.  I have two walking routes.. and another that I drive to.  Not much in the way of variety but  I saw this muddled up chalk drawing and snapped a pic.  I don't think this was the original drawing but I thought it was lovely.  I don't know.  Do I reach for deeper meaning or just enjoy?  I thought.. maybe I should ask God to show me something unexpected on each walk.   Today I planned on going for a walk when I got the kid settled in on a Zoom; but it was at that exact moment that it started to rain!!!  No matter ... it wasn't cold so it was kind of fun.  I kept my "eyes peeled" for something unexpected.  I saw leaves changing but that was expected.  I kept looking.  Then at the end of the walk it hit me.   The rain silly!!!   Again- deeper meaning?  IDK.  Maybe the w...
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Worth Fighting For?

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A few days ago we had a "discussion" about discussions on my FB.  Nothing over the top but I had some thoughts....
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Doe in the Morning

We are reading Psalm 22 this week as part of our lessons at Roots School of Ministry .  Wow.  It might be my new favorite Psalm.  I am still trying to memorize Psalm 27 but this one might just come naturally. Psalm 22 is written to the "tune of Doe in the Morning."  You can google and find many potential musical options.... and commentaries that tell you what it meant.  A common theme seems to be that it was a solemn tune.  When you read it you can see why. When I read Scripture many times I stop at certain points.. to pray my own prayer.  I suppose I am inserting my own "Selah".   So I felt maybe I was suppose to share a bit of this maybe over a series of several posts.  It is quite a long Psalm. My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?   Why are you so far from saving me,  so far from the words of my groaning.  v1-2. Of course these are the words Jesus utters to God as well.  (Matthew 27:46)  Often I feel...
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Shunammite Woman: Perseverance

My pastor asked me to share on the topic of perseverance.  I have to tell you I was so stinking nervous I barely remember giving it but the thoughts are from my heart and I feel as if I am quite choppy but the Shunammite Woman is near and dear to my heart.  I have many thoughts and perhaps will break it down into written segments in later posts.. but here ya go.  Our church.. Roots .. rocks.  Let me know if you want to come visit.   Quality isn't the best as it was off my phone.  
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