Unresponsive

Unresponsive is not a word you want to describe yourself. When I hear this word, I immediately think of an individual with a medical emergency who is not responding to communication or not reacting in a normal manner to something. Today’s verse talks about being unresponsive; however, in this instance, this isn’t being unresponsive to … Continue reading Unresponsive →

Spider Attack

One of the biggest spiders I have seen this warm season made a nice home at the arborvitaes. Every day I would see this huge web constructed and the large spider just sitting there. I tried to keep my distance. He hung around for days. Eventually, we didn’t see him anymore. I thought we were … Continue reading Spider Attack →

The Fog

This morning was a foggy one. As we ventured out on our normal walk, it was difficult to see up ahead. This would not be such an issue; however, Max has post-traumatic stress disorder. If he encounters another dog, he sometimes gets very fearful and the situation escalates. This is not normally an issue on … Continue reading The Fog →

Slipping Through the Cracks

I love Spring. I enjoy opening the windows and letting in the fresh air. I enjoy seeing the sun brighten up the sky during our morning walks. I love watching the flowers begin to bloom and the robins seeking out food. One thing that I cannot stand is the invasion of the ants. Ants are … Continue reading Slipping Through the Cracks →

Preparation

I have OCD tendencies so I appreciate preparation and organization. I am definitely a planner, which is why I can appreciate the Book of Nehemiah. We read about preparation in Nehemiah 2, when Nehemiah makes his request to the king to leave, and then is granted permission. He is sure to ask the king for … Continue reading Preparation →

Ephesians Study: Prepared for Battle

[Ephesians 6:10-24] "We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed" (2 Corinthians 4:8-9) “He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and … Continue reading Ephesians Study: Prepared for Battle →

Spider Versus Ninja Warrior

This time of year the mornings are a bit darker. I make note of the spiders beginning webs on my evening walk with the dogs. My hope is to duck each web on the morning walk. I cannot stand the feeling that follows when you walk through a spider web. Instantly you become a ninja … Continue reading Spider Versus Ninja Warrior →

Dressed by God

I speak a lot about the Armor of God and about being clothed in righteousness. We are able to put on this armor and to be clothed in this righteousness only through God’s grace, only through the blood of Christ. From the very beginning, God made sure we were able to be dressed by Him. … Continue reading Dressed by God →

Being Faithful

We talk often about God being faithful but what about us? How can we be faithful to God? I know that God has always been and will always be faithful. I also know that I have not always been faithful. I fail Him daily. Stop Hesitating. Move forward to what God has promised. Don’t stand … Continue reading Being Faithful →

Clothe Yourselves

Galatians 3 talks about clothing yourself with Christ. I love the wording that Paul uses in that letter. I think of why we clothe ourselves. We put clothing on for protection-- protection from the elements, protection from people’s eyes. We clothe ourselves for warmth. We also clothe ourselves in such a way for particular situations. … Continue reading Clothe Yourselves →