August 24, 2009 {I didn’t have any notes about reading Proverbs this morning … because some days I don’t. But here is what I wrote …} S and C are cuddled up together in his chair, sleeping. It’s 6:11 am and the only sounds in the house are the soft snores of my husband and daughter, the gentle hum of the ceiling fan, and that comforting drip of my coffee maker. I’m curled up in my favorite corner of the couch with my Bible, this journal, and my Bible study book. My only thought is this – God ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Smallness
September 23, 2006 My child, listen and be wise. Keep your heart on the right course. Proverbs 23:19 Lord, I am humbled by the reality of how very big You are and how very small I am. Forgive me for not listening … for following my own course … for being disobedient. I need You, Lord, desperately. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This is my desire … to keep my heart on the right course. And I know that can only happen by spending time every. single. day. in prayer and seeking Him in His Word. Sometimes a ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Parenting
March 22, 2007 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:16 Lord, help me train C – give me wisdom and grace! And, Lord, draw her near to You … that she will be a faithful servant for her entire life. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I think there are prayers we never cease offering … and the ones on behalf of our children are among them. What a joy it is to see my daughter growing in the Lord and to watch her develop confidence in sharing her ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Seeking Justice
August 21, 2005 Every time I read this chapter I am reminded of speaking in Chapel at SBU on verse 9. Lord, forgive me! I had such a great opportunity to be a witness for You .. and instead I was selfish and rebellious. How I wish I could go back and change that. Justice is joy to the godly, but it causes dismay among evildoers. Proverbs 21:15 In what ways do I actively promote justice in my home, work and community? I generally try to promote justice in most things. I am weakest at home – ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Gray Hair
October 20, 2009 "The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair." ~ Proverbs 20:29 Tuesday mornings are one of my favorite times of the week. One of Scott's many roles as Associate Pastor at our church is senior adult ministry. And, on Tuesdays, he leads a Bible study for our "Young at Heart" group … We sing these beautiful, strong hymns of our faith every week and then share our prayer requests. We pray for ailing bodies, wandering children and ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Purpose
October 19, 2005 You can make many plans but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21 Lord, keep this truth always before me. I get so busy planning that I fail to seek You and what You purpose for my life. Help me, Lord, to plan within Your purpose. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ So many of the dreams and plans I made five years ago have come to fruition … but not because of me, only because of Him. Over time I’ve learned to lay those dreams and hopes, plans and desires, down before Him … trusting ... [Read More]
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