Archive for December, 2008
My Sabbatical
Yeah, I know HD doesn’t see it that way, but this is my sabbatical month, the time off I get after seven years (make that nine; it’s overdue) to work on my own research and development. I have plans, and I don’t want to waste the gift of time that has been given me. I [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )More of You in My Life
I’ve been reading “The Life You’ve Always Wanted,” by one of my favorite authors, John Ortberg, the chapter on prayer. Is prayer a simple thing? Just having a conversation with someone we love? Or is it really a complex theological issue, deserving books upon books of study, and ivory towers to hold them? Apparently it’s both. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Book of Lynn
I’ve been a real bum the last few days. All I’ve done is sit around and play online and watch a season of CSI: Las Vegas. So far I’m enjoying my leave of absence from work. I spent time reading old prayer journals, some written during my hardest times. Thank God for the Holy Spirit, who [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In Order That…
A Bible college professor once told me that every time Paul prayed for someone’s healing, he added, “…in order that…” followed by the result hoped for. It changed my prayer life. It has caused me to look at the big picture when praying for someone, especially for healing from illness. Can God cure cancer? Of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )A House, A Home
The Cedar Lake home of Daryl and Lynn Schweitzer and their family was destroyed by fire yesterday. Many from Suncrest know the Schweitzers well, since they have been a part of our family since day one. They have been very generous in sharing their home, and Suncrest has had many get-togethers there: hayrides, kids events, and Christmas [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Faith Like That
I’m so thankful for the way my faith has grown in the years since I decided to follow Christ, almost 40 (gasp!) years ago. (I’m not even that old!) Some people might say, “I wish I had faith like you do,” and here, I have it! It’s a gift, and I treasure it. For some [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Cold Cash
After several days in the paint department, today I got to work in the garden dept again. I got to go outside in freezing weather to cut the ends off of Christmas trees and net them for customers. Notice I say “got to.” Sometimes I need a good reminder, but I’m thankful to have a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Heart for Worship
I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s time of worship with my friends and family. It’s the high point of my week, along with my community group time and my prayer group on Tuesday mornings. It charges me up, and fills my tank for the week ahead. God knew what he was doing when he told us [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Free at Last!
I am real close to being debt free (the bank still thinks it owns the house, though), thanks to an inheritance from my stepdad, who passed away in January. Who knew he even had any money?? I am so thankful, and now that my credit cards are cut up and the accounts closed, I pray [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Choosing to be Content
I’m content. I have everything I need, and then some. I have good friends, a wonderful church family, kids that I dearly love, and who love me too! I have my own home. (Well, the mortgage company thinks they own it, but I know better.) I pray that through the hard economic times [...]
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