Almost…Moving On
I moved to a new apartment this past weekend Just the other side of the complex. (I got a garage!) But, this small move has me more out of sorts than when I moved from Chicago to Bloomington two years ago. Maybe it’s because the apartment is almost the same as the one I left. Continue reading →
Fear
I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. Psalm 3:5-7 (NIV) Some days it feels like this number working against me — and I always feel like I left the armor of Christ at home. Heavenly Father, give me strength and wisdom to deal with what is real and Continue reading →
The In-Between Time
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 Normally Psalm 46 is quoted for the verse that comes late in this passage “Be still and know that I am God.” (verse 10). And I admit it is one of my favorites — I know that God is ok with Continue reading →
I don’t want to sing a joyful song!
Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. – Psalm 100:1 – 2 Today is a crappy day. My stress level has been at capacity for more than a month, I have a nasty cold, I am getting ready to move to a Continue reading →
Do we live thoughtfully or urgently?
A continuing burr under my saddle. Today someone sent me a document for review (via email) and wanted it back by the end of the day. I don’t have it scheduled as a “top of the list” item today — nor will I tomorrow. But because email is instantaneous and we have managed all of Continue reading →