by mgeisen | May 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
My boy is a man! I didn’t wake up today and realize this – it has been unfolding in front of me for years but today the wind has been knocked out of me with the reality of that three letter word – MAN!!! From diaperhood to adulthood in the blink of...
by mgeisen | May 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Mother’s Day is approaching and I’m being nudged to write today to honor all women. Our society categorizes Mother’s Day as a day to honor women who have children. I challenge everyone to expand this group to include all women. I would like to...
by mgeisen | May 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Since my weekend at Women of Joy in Louisville with my sister-in-law, God has been gently reminding me through my daily life and interaction with others, that absolute surrender always ends up with God’s loving hand and grace written all over it. God asks us to...
by mgeisen | Apr 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
You know that surreal moment when you are talking and you can hear your voice coming out but the words are not your words but God’s… Have you ever had any of those moments? Have you prayed for God to give you the words to get through a difficult...
by mgeisen | Mar 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
God calls us to draw near and let His presence infuse our bodies and soul. Taking time to allow Him to be the center of our devotional time allows for opportunities to get to know Him more intimately. He craves our time and loves when we make Him the center of our...
by mgeisen | Mar 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
My church recently presented a series titled “Follow the Leader”. Simple words, ideas and visuals were portrayed each week to bring a deeper understanding as to what it means to follow OUR LEADER – GOD! One week the focus was on listening. Do we...
by mgeisen | Feb 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Be strong, take courage Don’t live in fear Your God’s not distant Your words he’ll hear (From original song by Crossroads Church, Cincinnati) In a world of uncertainty, change and challenges, we move through each day either with courage or fear that...
by mgeisen | Jan 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
As I learn about grace and the unconditional properties that come with it, I have found that it appears in many different forms. God extends grace to all of us daily but we must be intentional in looking for grace and accepting it each day. Recently grace filled my...
by mgeisen | Jan 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Caring for aging parents is a constant tug of war of emotions as well as mental and physical strain. The endurance needed to stay balanced and not be pulled face down to the ground time after time seems insurmountable. The unexpected phone calls that pierce through...
by mgeisen | Jan 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
As I woke up several mornings ago and looked out my window at the snow covered yard and trees, I felt an urgency to write. I frequently write in a journal but on this morning it had a different feel to it. God clearly spoke to me about sharing who I am through writing...