Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
Robbers' Cave State Park in southeastern Oklahoma I'm a city girl, but I lived the first half of my childhood in and out of a tiny town in southeastern Oklahoma. I love the story of my great-grandfather's birth in a tent on the ridge above that town. They had to keep a fire lit overnight … Continue reading A Happy 4th to You
You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. Isaiah 62:2. I love the story of Mephibosheth, told throughout the second book of Samuel in the Old Testament. Mephibosheth was lame in both his feet. Many years ago, when I was learning to have a right relationship with … Continue reading What’s Your Name?
Come to Me... Matt 11:28. Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Anytime … Continue reading Keep the Door Open
In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10. King David wanted to build a house for God. The Ark of God had been returned to Jerusalem, the king had finally settled in his palace, and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies. David … Continue reading Letting Go of Outcomes
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1. My husband and I have been married for almost 28 years. Before we began dating, it just so happened that we both separately decided to stop dating altogether. My husband says he felt like he didn't know what he was … Continue reading Letting Go of Others
I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12. It is difficult to take hold of something new when our hands are already full. The process of letting go is about putting aside what we know so God can teach us what He knows. It sounds simple, … Continue reading Letting Go of Self
Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases. Psalm 115:3. I am typing away on a Saturday morning, relaxing at a random university table while waiting for my daughter to perform her Humorous Duet at a state Speech & Debate competition. I just happen to work at this university, so it’s … Continue reading Letting Go
A bruised reed He will not break... Isaiah 42:3. “A bruised reed He will not break, and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.” Isaiah 42:3 ESV We live among bruised reeds. We rub shoulders with them every day, but do not notice them until they inadvertently show … Continue reading A Bruised Reed…
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. Psalm 46:5. It’s been a beautiful Spring Break week. University work allowed me to be home with all three of my young adult children this week, and we made the most of it! We took part … Continue reading We Don’t Just Rise Again
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2. After a lifetime of Frontier City, Silver Dollar City, and Six Flags, the roller coasters at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio were the largest and scariest I had ever seen. The tallest I had ever ventured … Continue reading The Roller Coaster Principle
Broken & Sown 