Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 New International Version Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved.Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ,…
Author: Pam R
Weakness
Pity me, O Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, for my body is sick, and I am upset and disturbed. My mind is filled with apprehension and with gloom. Oh, restore me soon. Psalm 6:2-3 Living Bible Chronic Fatigue is annoying. I find myself praying like this in every possible way. Repeatedly. Demandingly. Insistently. But, what…
More & More Snow!
In northern Illinois, 3 big snows in the space of 10 days!
His Hand
This has been a very hard week for me: I’ve been in the clutches of a severe Chronic Fatigue crash. I couldn’t keep my eyes open on Sunday, didn’t get dressed on Sunday or Tuesday (I wouldn’t have dressed on Monday either except I had to take the trash out). I have been able to…
On Eagle’s Wings
Even young people faint and get exhausted; athletic ones may stumble and fall.But those who wait for Yahweh’s grace will experience divine strength. They will rise up on soaring wings and fly like eagles, run their race without growing weary, and walk through life without giving up.Isaiah 40:30-31 The Passion Translation Ancient Hebrew culture revered eagles as mighty warriors that also cared fiercely for their young. Eagles carry…
Waiting
5 I am waiting for the Lord to help me. My soul waits for him. I trust what he says.6 I am waiting for my Lord, like a guard waiting and waiting for the morning to come. Psalm 130:5-6 Easy-to-Read Version Morning comes everyday without fail, a sure thing. Wait for the Lord, then, with the same confidence.. But you, dear friends,…
The REAL Truth About You …
… is what God says about you. Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 New International Reader’s Version You are a Child of God. Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. The Spirit you received doesn’t make you slaves. Otherwise you would…
Change
(This has always been one of my favorite poems. PR) So what do you do when the person you’ve always thought you were (hobgoblin… very frightening… alarming) isn’t who you really are (“You’re cunning… as you can be”)? Here are some ideas: Feel your emotions. (“You think I’m funny? I don’t like that!”) This sort…
Winter, Shminter!
Buh-bye, January!
Someone You Should Know:
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SJ (1 May 1881 – 10 April 1955) was a French Jesuit priest, scientist, paleontologist, theologian, philosopher and teacher. His teachings, melding evolution and theology, caused consternation and concern in the Catholic Church, leading some to ban his works. However, he was quoted in the sermon of the Most Reverend Michael Curry, Presiding…