What kind of materials are we using as we build on the foundations laid in people’s lives? What kind of foundation have we laid in our children’s lives? Every word, every action is like a brick, a 2 x 4, a nail…all building and shaping who our children become. I know I’m only “supposed” to use one verse, but these two need to go together, so I’m cheating a little… Continue Reading
SOAP Devotion: Proverbs 12
Do you ever get angry? I mean really, explosively angry? It is such an out-of-control feeling! And far too often, others get hurt because we are out of control. This morning, I went back to bed after seeing my honey off to work…the little girl I babysit wasn’t coming until 9:00, it was rainy and dreary and just perfect for sleeping in. I should have stayed up and had my devotion… Continue Reading
SOAP Devotion: Esther 1
When God said read the first chapter of Esther, I thought I knew where He was going. I know the story of Queen Esther and how she saved her people by entreating the king. But that’s not the queen God was speaking to me about today at all. There’s another queen in that story…Queen Vashti. And she wasn’t nearly as noble as Esther… Today’s Reading is Esther 1 Scripture: because… Continue Reading
SOAP Devotion: You Love Me Anyway
I’ve had this song in my head for several days now by Sidewalk Prophets. I love this song…(sorry…can’t embed the video, but please click on the title to check it out on youtube…). Not sure how I will fit this in SOAP format, but I’m going to give it a try anyway… You Love Me Anyway The question was raised As my conscience fell A silly, little lie It didn’t… Continue Reading
SOAP Devotion: Isaiah 25
This morning, I woke up with a song in my head…well, part of one anyway. The lyrics went “Oh death/where is your sting?” I knew that was from a verse in the Bible, so that was where I decided to read today…only reading 1 Corinthians 15 was like reading Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice…dry and not exciting in the least. God!! Your word is alive, so why does this seem so… Continue Reading
Mushrooms and Memories on Mother’s Day
My 10 year old daughter took this picture today…I love it! Today is Mother’s Day…how did you celebrate the day? We spent the afternoon at a local State Park, on the hunt for the elusive (at least for us, anyway) Morel mushroom. My husband always says that Mother’s Day weekend is the best time to find them. How ironic for me, though…to spend “my” special day searching for something I… Continue Reading