Now it was time to clean the house, the big, annual deep cleaning: walls, woodwork, floors, rugs. It had to be now; during the school year I did not have the time or energy. So in spite of the kittens and their problems, we would clean. And everyone would help. Everyone. The kittens had been…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Trouble
The Request:O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? Psalm 10:1 NLTDo not stay so far from me, for trouble is near, and no one else can help me. Psalm 22:11 NLTListen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help!Please listen and answer me, for I…
More from Reader’s Digest
We all make mistakes. Some are just more public than others, like these real newspaper typos: “Here the bridal couple stood, facing the floral setting, and exchanged cows.” Modesto News-Herald (California) “It took many rabbits many years to write the Talmud.” Holland Evening Sentinel (Michigan) “Mrs. ____ fell down stairs at her home this…
In Your Presence
The RequestCreate in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Psalm 51: 10-13 NLT The ReplyThe Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and…
Humility & Love
From my journal dated November 27, 1999, after my first cancer surgery. It is Thanksgiving, and I’m too weak and sick to cook or to help at the free, community dinner at church. Barry went to church for the whole day, and, after some coaxing, the kids and I went to eat. I think I’ve…
Thoughts on Stress
From my journal dated November 16, 1994, during my battle with Chronic Fatigue. I watched a video with my son last week. It was for his Psychology class and was about stress. The film mentioned that stress is caused by “lack of control” and “lack of predictability.” While no one on this earth has complete…
The Second Warning Sign…
I was beginning to be overwhelmed. I loved the kittens, but they were taking up so much time, energy and resources. I needed a break, so I would ask one of the kids to stay with them while I went into another part of the house to rest and read. It was refreshing to be…
Rescue Me
The RequestProtect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 25:20 NLT The ReplyThe Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will…
Hello, August!
AUGUST “HOLIDAYS“ 2 National Coloring Book Day (It’s never too late to celebrate!)4 Friendship Day (Here’s to all of you!)6 National Root Beer Float Day8 International Cat Day (At my house, everyday is cat day!)10 National Lazy Day/National Smores Day (Perhaps we can celebrate both by having someone else make the Smores!)13 International Left-Handers Day15…
Guide Me
The Request:Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 NLT The Reply:The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NLT The Response:I will bless the…