Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB) A few days ago I quit my job. My full-time job. My job that helped bring money into the house. My job … [Read more...] about Straight Paths
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Waiting Patiently
I am not naturally a patient person. I’m a fast walker, a quick reader. It’s hard for me to take things slow. This is not always to my advantage, so I’m trying to find ways to practice patience. To see the benefit in sometimes taking the long route rather than the shortcut. I made chocolate … [Read more...] about Waiting Patiently
Trust Him
Recently a friend and I were at a park watching our girls play together, ever so lovely. Suddenly a washroom visit was needed, and quite urgently. We were literally ten feet from a washroom, the only problem was a big locked metal fence. As we were chatting about our game plan, not sure that making … [Read more...] about Trust Him
Change
Fall is one of my favourite times of year. I love the beautiful vibrant coloured leaves and crisp autumn air, but as quickly it has come it is showing signs of departure. The leaves are fading and falling and the days are becoming shorter. This reminds me of the seasons of our lives and how quickly … [Read more...] about Change
Thy Will Be Done
In August we lost our friend Kimberly. It was a hard time... really hard. My mother in law gave me Hillary Scott's CD, Love Remains, and I played it daily while I drove back and forth to work in tears. There are several songs that spoke to me in this time of grief, but one that I particularly had to … [Read more...] about Thy Will Be Done
I Am Not a Writer
I'm not a writer. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah 43:19) I've been roaming the desert and asking, "Who am I?" to God for quite some time. I have sensed a prompting to write for several … [Read more...] about I Am Not a Writer