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Tag Archives: 2 Corinthians 12:9
Hitting the mat
The only way to know who you are in Christ is to know what He thinks about you. If you know what God has to say about you, then the lies of the enemy seem silly. (From day 2 of … Continue reading
Power and fools
I have index cards with Bible verses to use for reflection and memorization. Today I noticed a pattern of Scripture that focused on Who God is, what He offers, and how we can choose to react to Him. One of … Continue reading
Some Assembly Required
Father’s Day 1976, my dad received one of the best presents ever, or at least I thought so. My mom gave him a huge box for the backyard that included the description, some assembly required. It was a geometric jungle … Continue reading
Reset buttons
Today I realized the month of January was almost over. The month which seems caught between two worlds, winter and a new year. I tend to think of January as a rough draft for the rest of the year. What … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, desiring God, faith, faith journey, Genesis 3, grace, growth, learning, mercy
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warning lights and flat tires
There are few things more unnerving than seeing a light come on your dashboard as you are driving. Whether it is the low tire pressure, the gas light, or the vague maintenance required, suddenly you are looking for a gas station or … Continue reading
grace when I grumble
I was thinking about all the next few weeks have in store for my dear little family. I realized that my life was going to be changing drastically and our dynamic would never be the same. College bound freshman and … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, maturing in Christ
Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, forgiveness, grace, graduating, grumbling
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standing weak
I had a chat with a wonderful woman yesterday. As I shared what I was learning through my counseling, she asked if the counselor had ever commented on how strong I was. I cut her off mid-sentence. “No,” I said, … Continue reading
desperation
That moment when your mind starts racing, trying to find solutions that don’t exist, the feeling that if you don’t figure out how to fix what is wrong and stop the wrong that is occurring, you will be held fully … Continue reading