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Tag Archives: faith
My embassy
I will watch movies over and over again, the same way I read certain books. One movie on replay often is The Saint (1989) with Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue. During a pivotal scene Elisabeth Shue’s character must race her … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, desiring God, embassy, faith, faith journey, growth, learning, movies, psalm 46:1-4, refuge, the saint
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What it looks like
For the past few months I have been reflecting on what love looks like in my life. It has been a challenge to see things from other eyes and hearts, in the end, I understand more. I am also broken-hearted … Continue reading
Splinters
The weather has been fluctuating here in southeastern Nebraska. I’ve worn shorts and been barefoot during a sunny, 70 degree day only to scrap snow and ice off my windshield the following morning. Welcome to March. Each morning I have … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 John 1:9, blessings, choices, encouragement, faith, faith journey, forgiveness, growth, healing, Hope, infection, learning, lies, life and death, mercy, prayer, splinters, teachable
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Pockets
My paternal grandfather was quick witted, savvy in business, one of the first to be there to help– with a hammer, a hand, or the shirt off his back. He was a hero to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but most … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged faith, family, farmers, Gramps, legacy, pockets
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Give me a “V”
My social media feed has been full of videos of young girls tumbling and cheering in competitions to win the trophy and honor of being the Champions in their category and conference. I have cheered, celebrated, and encouraged them as … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, Hope, learning, life, spiritual battles, Tony Evans, trust, victory, Warfare
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Dreaming in the quiet
I had my annual physical this month. I had the usual height, weight, temperature, blood pressure taken, all of which were fine. I had fasted for my blood work to check cholesterol levels, my thyroid, etc. My numbers were all … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged desiring God, doctors, faith, faith journey, grace, growth, Hope, Medication, prayer, Psalm 23:1-3, rest, sheep, shepherd, trust
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Poppies, places, and people
Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite French Impressionist, a fellow follower/seeker of Christ, and someone who battled within his soul daily for clarity, truth, and a sense of purpose and worth. His works are what draw me in, drawing me … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, grace, Hope, Jesus, poppies, prayer, Romans 8:1-2, salvation, trust, Vincent Van Gogh
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Tend the fires
During the night I wake up to check the fires in the wood stoves and to add more wood as needed to keep the house warm. While it only takes about 5-10 minutes to get both fires checked, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, fires, grace, growing, Hebrews 12:28-29, James 5:13-20, Jesus, love, prayer, Tending fires
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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
Squares, triangles, and icosahedrons
Geometry was not my favorite class in high school. I have often said the reason I had good grades in geometry was because my boyfriend at the time tutored me. I may not have known the equations that created a … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged blessings, choices, cubby-holes, desiring God, division, encouragement, faith, faith journey, gay, geometry, God's plan, grace, growth, Hope, human heart, icosahedron, learning, Matthew 18:20, mercy, multiplication, prayer, shapes, straight
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