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 →

Sidelined Outline

5-28-17 Sidelined The team motto – “use me” …. But are you sidelined? We are all made to glorify God, but some of us are currently benched. We are all commanded to share the Good News, but some of us our sidelined. Missed Practice – not prepared / not dressed in uniform … Continue reading Sidelined Outline →

Too Many to Count

The Psalmist speaks about troubles that surround him, they are “too many to count.” Does that sound like you? We all have these troubles that surround us and they are too many to count. Sometimes you may feel like the ceilings are caving in upon you. You may feel overwhelmed. You might not think that … Continue reading Too Many to Count →

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 →

In the Darkness

This is the time of the year when things start to get interesting as I leave the house for my morning walks with my dogs. The mornings are starting off a bit darker than before, so I find myself fumbling around to attach their leashes to their harnesses. As I walk by the arborvitaes bushes, … Continue reading In the Darkness →

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 →

Weeds

Yesterday I had to spray the weeds. It is one of my least favorite activities. Though I am not too fond of dusting, I can understand the reason. Things are happening all around—my family is doing things that helps the dust to collect. We are living life. But with weeds, they just come. We don’t … Continue reading Weeds →