Turn and Face the Changes ~ Perseverance Part 6
Have you had the feeling that you are part of something and yet you are learning and growing more than you imagined? This series on perseverance with my friends Holly, Debbie and Patti has been a huge learning curve for me. Knowing that perseverance looks different...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Fences
I grew up in wide open spaces where my backyard seemed to stretch forever. As a young child I remember looking out the back, through the screened in porch, to the horizon. A fence faintly filled my vision and crossed the horizon line as a marker for a beginning and...
Wishing, Waiting, and Pursuing ~ Perseverance Part 5
As we continue our series on Perseverance for the next four weeks, we want to share our stories of overcoming and also ones of looking forward to remind ourselves how God walks alongside us through it all. My friends, Holly Barrett, Debbie Kitterman and Patricia Krank...
The Sting of Rejection ~ Perseverance Part #4
The Sting of Rejection Today you will hear from Debbie Kitterman for Part 4 of our Perseverance Series. Each week, Holly Barrett, Patricia Krank and I are joining in with Debbie to share stories of transparency and faith as we persevere in our everyday lives. We reach...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Breathe
Walking through my house is a bit like a maze these days. The perimeter is stacked with boxes and bins. Furniture is out of place and chaos reigns. Just looking at the disorder causes my heart to race and palms to sweat. My rhythm and sanity only comes because I...
When Prayers Remain Unanswered~Perseverance Series Part 3
Today Patricia Krank writes Part 3 of the Perseverance Series. Along with my friends, Holly Barrett and Debbie Kitterman, we are looking at what perseverance looks like in each of our lives. We not only share pieces of our stories, but practical tips and Scriptures as...
To Persevere in Recovery – Series Part 2
Today our series on perseverance continues with Holly Barrett's story of recovery. Each week for eight weeks, my friends Holly Barrett, Debbie Kitterman, Patricia Krank and I are exploring our stories and challenges as we pursue our faith. We share how we persevere in...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Tomorrow
A week ago shouts of "He is risen! He is risen indeed" resounded far and wide. We gathered in churches or places of worship and sang "Hosanna" while rejoicing in the Risen Savior. We took time out of our usual Sunday to proclaim a new creation and believed it to our...
Perseverance ~ Bravely Overcoming Fear
I am excited to introduce you to a series that begins today and continues for the next eight weeks with three of my favorite friends. Together we will share insight, challenges, and our faith through our journeys of perseverance. Please join myself, Holly Barrett,...
What Can You Do In One Week?
What can you do in one week? Many people take week long vacations. Maybe you can hike part of the Appalachian trail. Some people move from one place to another in a week. Or perhaps you read a book in a week. I stand in awe knowing how one week in the life of Jesus...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Hosanna
The day dawned bright just as many other days do in Spring. There was a festive spirit in the air. A crowd had gathered pressing in on either side of the road. A few shouts of "Hosanna" rang out from the bystanders. The people standing closer to the city waited...
Beautifully In Over My Head
I don't know about you but I hear certain songs and get so caught up in the lyrics and melody that I play it on repeat. The rhythm and flow smooth out the creases of struggle going on in my brain. I feel peace in the repetition and let myself fall into the place of...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Permission
A shout escapes my lips as I rush into the house. "MO-OM, can I go to Cathy's house"? The door bangs behind me and my words sift into dead air. A muffled voice shouts back but I have no idea where it is coming from. I skid across the kitchen floor thinking for sure I...
Winning, Losing and Marching
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! March brings us new life in the buds ready to bloom, the sprouts pushing through the hard, winter dirt and the temperatures that spread their wings into warmer arenas. Life is about winning with the birth of Spring and losing...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Strength
Do you know of something that has withstood the test of time? What keeps it going and what clues tell you the story of its longevity? Is it sheer strength, quality of craftsmanship or its inner will and workings? These questions filled my mind as I reflected on...
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