Today I told the kids that we should pray for someone we love, who does not know Jesus. Peter’s response brought tears to my eyes. He said, “I’ll pray for him right now.” Then he folded his hands, leaned his forehead against the wall where he was standing, and kept his head bowed for a [...]
Category Archives: Spiritual
100 Things About Me – #11
July 20, 2009 – 8:06 pm
I have a short temper. The funny thing is that I don’t tend to get upset with people. It is the circumstances that make me lose my cool. I have been looking to God to deal with this issue for a long time. I am slowly learning to “be content in all things.”
Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2009 – 10:22 pm
May we still have the same freedoms next year that we have had this year! Our country could use a lot of prayer! Please care enough about your country to pray for it and to act when action is needed. Happy Independence Day!!
Park Pictures 2009-06-18
June 18, 2009 – 10:56 pm
While at the park on Monday, I got an opportunity to take a few nature shots. These scenes are fun to take pictures of and demand the acknowledgment of God’s presence! Here are my favorites!
Laminin
June 16, 2009 – 10:59 pm
If you have never heard of laminin, watch this video. If you are one of those fortunate few who have not heard of laminin, watch this video. Don’t turn it off half way through. If you do, you’ll miss the best part! Enjoy!
Are You Looking Up or Down?
June 6, 2009 – 11:22 pm
It’s time for a personal confession. I have been unsatisfied with myself now for about five years. Normally one would think that as time goes by, those feelings of dissatisfaction would go away or at least slacken, but no. They have been getting stronger and stronger over that time period. You see, the more I [...]
The Risk in Helping Others
June 2, 2009 – 11:38 pm
Have you ever considered the fact that there is risk involved when you help someone? Today at the pharmacy, I noticed a mom with her newborn. The straps of the baby’s infant carseat were loose enough that he could have come out of the seat in an auto accident. I had a strong urge to [...]
Bible Acrostic
May 30, 2009 – 11:12 pm
Ready for another acrostic? I’m on a roll! Best book Inspired by God Beautiful Living Eternal
Contentment
May 13, 2009 – 10:39 pm
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; – Philippians 2:14-15 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, [...]
Spring Sprang Sprung
May 2, 2009 – 9:53 pm
Several years ago, I suddenly noticed and became in awe of the seasonal change from winter to spring. Watching the world brighten up is an amazing process! This year I have pictures to show how quickly spring happened here in Rhode island. I took some pictures of the tree outside our house exactly 2 weeks [...]
Is Your Work in Vain?
May 1, 2009 – 9:34 pm
I used to be afraid to leave my children with a babysitter, even if I knew them very well. Besides the fact that I tend to worry too much anyway, my children have allergies, and I’m always concerned something will happen, and the sitter won’t know what to do. Because of this, I always type [...]
Humble Pie
April 23, 2009 – 9:00 pm
I read Philippians 2:1-18 today and realized just how proud I really am. How are you doing? 1Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, [...]
Here I am to Worship
April 13, 2009 – 10:25 pm
This song has been stuck in my head for several days. Since it is a cool song, I thought I would help you get it stuck in yours.
A New Favorite Movie
March 21, 2009 – 10:03 pm
I watched a particular movie today for the second time, and I now believe it may be one of the best movie I have ever seen! Of course, part of that may be due to the fact that it is a Christian movie that gives much praise to God! The name of the movie is [...]
A Full Load
March 18, 2009 – 9:28 pm
This has been a week of full loads. As I type I have a full load in the washer and a full load waiting to be folded. That is more than usual, but I have a really good reason for it this week moreso than others because we also have a full house. You see, [...]
Do Not Fear
February 14, 2009 – 4:32 pm
This is a song that I learned while in college over 10 years ago. It is based on Isaiah 43, and since that chapter has come up quite a bit lately (God trying to tell me something?), Do Not Fear has been on my mind.
Real Love
February 6, 2009 – 11:09 pm
Road to destruction Eternity without God Amazing sacrifice Life given for me Live like I mean it Only looking to you Voraciously seeking Eternity with you This post is my contribution to the “What I Learned From” group writing project at Middle Zone Musings.
January 22, 1973
January 22, 2009 – 11:32 pm
36 years ago today abortion became legal. About.com summarizes it this way: The Roe v. Wade decision held that a woman, with her doctor, could choose abortion in earlier months of pregnancy without restriction, and with restrictions in later months, based on the right to privacy. I know that I have a diverse group of [...]
Xmas = Christmas
January 3, 2009 – 10:24 pm
When I was growing up, I heard many people saying that shortening “Christmas” to “Xmas” was wrong because it took the Christ out of Christmas. Of course, I never ever referred to it as “Xmas” after that. Now that I am older and and have taken Koine Greek for two years, I am able to [...]
What to Give for Christmas in 2008
November 23, 2008 – 11:53 pm
I realized several years ago that I don’t like going Christmas shopping and maybe not even birthday shopping. I would rather go out and buy something for someone just because I thought of them on a regular day. It makes them feel how special they truly are to you when you present them with a [...]
Stranded on an Uninhabited Island
November 19, 2008 – 11:28 pm
I have discovered that every Christian has moments when they fail to note that God is in total control. A situation arises that is sometimes sudden and totally unexpected. It is during those times that it is tempting to complain and not allow God to shine. Fortunately on many of those occasions someone comes along [...]
It's Time to Take a Stand!
November 17, 2008 – 11:38 pm
I am sure many of you know about Motrin’s ad targeting baby wearing moms and portraying them in a negative way. If you haven’t heard anything of it, Susan at Marketing Roadmaps and Susie at babywearing.com give pretty good summaries. This new ad really upset a lot of moms who wear their babies. I believe [...]
Parents Versus Big Brother
November 10, 2008 – 11:45 pm
Today I received an email from the parentalrights.org blog about an issue that I had just barely been introduced to in the past. I was introduced to a threat to all parents across America that got my full attention and caused me to be afraid in a way that I have never feared in my [...]
Goal: To Be Hated
October 29, 2008 – 9:49 pm
Today I learned who Gianna Jesson is, and I will never forget her. She is a young lady who has made it her goal to be hated (and for good reason). I would like to say more about her, but I think she does the job better herself. Take the next 20 minutes to watch [...]
Miscellaneous Monday 2008-10-27
October 27, 2008 – 3:48 pm
I had a lot of short but interesting bits of news that I wanted to share. Because not everyone who reads my blog also follows me on twitter, I decided to put them all in one “miscellaneous” blog post. Maybe I can make this a Monday tradition. Shopping When I lived in Nashville, I shopped [...]
Willfully Chosen
October 25, 2008 – 9:14 pm
I just noticed tonight that my parents have been divorced for half my life! Weird! It seems like yesterday. I remember being so sure that they would get back together and be “the way they were.” I hung onto that hope until they both remarried. Now they have been apart for almost as long as [...]
Let the Whole World Know!
August 23, 2008 – 10:06 pm
A couple of weeks ago, I talked about Peter’s dislike of getting his ear’s wet and the fact that he had never voluntarily put his head under water. Well, on Sunday, August 10, he and Anna voluntarily put their heads under water for Jesus to let the whole world know what took place in each [...]
If it Makes Jesus Happy
July 26, 2008 – 9:29 pm
Our church is going to have a baptism service soon. Since Peter became a Christian last year, he and I got into a conversation about whether he wants to be baptized at the service. Peter has not liked having water in his eyes and/or ears since he was a baby. When he goes swimming, he [...]
Two or More
April 22, 2008 – 10:27 pm
I got a forward today that was actually cute enough to share. I decided to share it here. Here is what the forward said: Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Does this count? By the way, it is amazing [...]
Visual Bible
March 26, 2008 – 10:32 pm
One of Anna’s favorite movies to watch is the book of Matthew in the Visual Bible. The Visual Bible is word for word from the Bible and shows what verse is being acted out at the bottom of the screen. The actors are really good, too! Monday the kids wanted to watch a movie and [...]
Peter Understands!
March 17, 2008 – 3:08 pm
Luke: Do you know why Jesus chose to die on the cross? Peter: So we would have the chance to ask Him into our hearts.
Visiting China
March 15, 2008 – 11:32 pm
We had been looking forward to the China Care dinner for a week when our van broke down. Since we were looking forward to it and because of the benefit to others if we went, we decided to walk the 2 miles to the dinner. It was a fun adventure! Believe it or not, it [...]
A Video Worth Watching
November 6, 2007 – 11:51 pm
I don’t often find videos that I just have to share, but this one most definitely is! I came across it on Darla Kirby’s facebook profile. Check it out!!
A Lesson Learned?
March 15, 2007 – 9:41 pm
This is probably the hardest post for me yet. It is about very important opportunities in life that you should never let pass you by….yet I have. And I’m not proud of that fact. I think it is important that I share this. Maybe it can help others. Maybe it can even help me. When [...]
Nothing Else Matters
March 15, 2007 – 6:58 am
I was forwarded the following story. I didn’t want to forward it because I didn’t want to send everything at the bottom of the forward. You know, “send this to 5 people,” etc…. I just wanted to share it. So, here it is on my blog. You are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander [...]
The 24 Hour Van
October 1, 2006 – 6:24 pm
We got a van!!! And God just dropped it in our lap, too!! Only God can drop something made of very heavy metal in your lap and it not hurt!! The day we were to move, we discovered that we had a teeny weeny bit of trouble in the communication department about the move when [...]
A Well-known Story Revised
January 31, 2006 – 7:00 am
I have heard a story many times during different sermons that just inspired me. I can’t remember all the details, so I’ll do the best I can. Supposedly there was a man who was driving his car along a major highway. When he topped a hill, he noticed that the bridge was out in front [...]
Trials
November 29, 2005 – 7:00 am
I am reading a book called Love is a Decision by Gary SMalley and John Trent. It is a great book! I recommend it to anyone who is in any type of relationship: spouse, parent, sibling, etc. What really caught my attention was Smalley’s discussion of “Treasure hunting.” He says that in any negative situation, [...]