Tag: life
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There have been a lot of changes in my life recently. And I do have several more upcoming changes on the horizon. I am excited about what Jesus is bringing into everyday existence for me, yet I had been concerned about how things were going to play out. I do know that from past experience…
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I started out the day yesterday in an ordinary way. I got up had coffee and went for a walk. It was a little bit later that I got to thinking about something that disturbed me. From there, my mind took a dive into a place where I couldn’t stop the sorrowful sensation I was…
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Today I drove to a remote spot to record my first song. I had to go somewhere where I could sing as loud as I wanted. I live in a place where I have to keep things at a quiet level so as not to disturb the neighbors. When I got where I was going…
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I remember a time when I was walking through the living room and thinking “Is this all there is?” I had been in a transitioning time in life and did not really know why I was born. At the same time, I felt there had to be more than making chocolate zucchini bread. More than…
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Matthew 17:20 reads, “It was because you do not have enough faith,” answered Jesus. “I assure you that if you have faith as big as a mustard seed, you can say to this hill, ‘Go from here to there!’ and it will go. You could do anything!” GNT When I first read the above verse,…
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Bad fruit at the market often is bruised and dented. However, when Jesus speaks of bad fruit it can be that of a person’s actions. A long time ago, I met someone who was like a wise adult figure to some of the people around me. I should have known at that time that this…
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A long time ago someone came into my life. It was like they were dancing on a cloud with glitter droplets sprinkling where they walked. It was as if they had rays of light emanating from within. I was mesmerized and enchanted. As I glided across the ice rink where we met, I was happier…
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When I first heard about the Lord’s plans succeeding, and not my own, I wondered. How could that be when he’s given us brains and the ability to make decisions. However, after having made a multitude of the wrong decisions in life, I rest easy knowing that Jesus is in charge. It actually relaxes me,…
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For years, I had thought about something. Hoped for it. Waited to see if it could work out. Then today I discovered that it just cannot happen. It did involve others, so it did depend on their free will. I know there is a reason beyond the obvious why this wasn’t going to take place.…
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I like it that the Holy Spirit has made it clear to me that I will be advancing the gospel with my calling–with my purpose for being on this planet. I have known for a while now that I will be and am now spreading the goodness about Jesus with my art, music, and writing.…
