My weight started creeping up in the past few years. I was okay with a ten extra pounds, frowned at fifteen, gasped when I jumped — over night, seriously, I’m not kidding — to twenty. Then twenty-five… What is going on? I exercise. I watch emotional eating. But some days the struggle of writing drives me to the fridge. Sandwiches …
Why Do We Fast?
Excellent words and insight from Hubby on fasting! I’m exhorted. I am fasting today, and it’s helpful to know others have joined me in this commitment. I don’t like fasting; it isn’t easy, and I’m not always successful in my attempts, so I really appreciate your willingness to make such a sacrifice. That being said, “Why are we doing this? …
Dogs and people
In my life, we’ve owned two dog breeds – Sheltie and Beagle. Growing up we had Shelties. Mom has a Just do it!
Renaissance of Prayer
I’m in a renaissance of prayer. Coming home to the truth of it’s power, necessity and purpose. I’ve gotten over the idea of perfect prayer, or tired prayer. I’ve shoved aside the notion prayer is an ethereal experience that transcends heart, mind, will, emotions. Prayer is work. It’s warfare. Matthew 11:12 says this: “And from the days of John the …
Not So Fast
From my hubby’s brain: Just wanted to remind everyone that we’re in the middle of a national forty day season of fasting and prayer that ends with The Call Nashville on 7-7-07, so there is still plenty of time to participate. I’m excited about the focus of the fast, a call for the church to repent and return to the …
Mid year check up, sorta
Okay, it’s not exactly mid-year, but several things have been on my mind this week so I thought I’d post them now. Last year, 2006, was a year of change. Our chuch changed it’s name, Tony and I handed over the youth ministry, several of our friends moved far away, my mom sold her house and moved, my sister had …