If you are grieving the events in Oklahoma, please read this. I think Addie sums up what many of us feel. When I am faced with events like these, that a year or so ago would have torn me down, I keep whispering to myself that God is still in control. He is not changing. I don't know why things happen. But, I know who has it all in his hands. I pray for the families, for the victims and survivors, I pray that God's people show up and show Jesus to them all. I didn't hear about any of this until this morning when I turned on the radio and was driving to work. My brother and his family live … [Read more...]
May 20, 2013
so many things
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Luke 10:41-42 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” Over the last few weeks, I have been feeling the Holy Spirit whisper, "Teresa, you are worried over many things." That I am. I believe that Jesus knew why and completely understood how Martha was feeling when he spoke to her. He wasn't condemning her, but he was helping her to see what really matters. At the end of the day, he is all that you can put your … [Read more...]
May 13, 2013
our God loves us so much…he gives us what we NEED!
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Luke 5:17-26 17. One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing. 18. And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and they were trying to bring him in and to set him down in front of Him. 19. But not finding any way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down through the tiles with his stretcher, into the middle of the crowd, in front of Jesus. 20. Seeing … [Read more...]
May 13, 2013
beloved
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Song of Solomon 6:3 I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine; he browses among the lilies. I love my husband. And while we have differing views on many things, have experienced ups and downs, and have hurt one another more times than we have ever wanted to I know that he is the man I am supposed to walk this life with. I always wanted to the verse above to apply to us. Tried to make it apply to us. But..... It doesn't. This verse is about me and Jesus. When I got that not only in my heart, but also in my mind, the verse became alive. I am HIS Beloved and HE is … [Read more...]
May 12, 2013
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Hebrews 4:15-16 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. I have been struggling over the last few weeks. In my weakened state, instead of drawing near to Jesus, I have been filling my time with self-pity and distractions. I cannot change where I find myself today. I cannot change the headaches that have plagued me for weeks. But, I can change how I respond. … [Read more...]
May 6, 2013
since i’ve been gone
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The last two weeks have been difficult. I have been experiencing a cluster of migraines that have kept me in bed. You never know why they come, but I have been trying to keep track of the things that occur around them. I also believe that part of the problem is the medication change. When you change something your body has grown accustomed to there will be issues. But, I am not giving up. As M.O.A.W reminded me, the enemy would like me to think that I can't do this. Thank you, my friend, for the reminder! With all of the upheavel, more and more comes at you. Doubts. Family illness. Teenage … [Read more...]
Apr 24, 2013
i know i am not supposed to lean on my own strength…….
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but some days it is so difficult to stop and abide. To just focus. Praying and I know Jesus is here, but today I feel as though I cannot harness my thoughts, feelings and reactions. Yesterday I just lost it when my supervisor made two statements in a meeting that I just wanted to say, "did you stop and really pay attention to the words that came out of your mouth? because they do not make sense!" Okay, so maybe I said that out loud. I didn't get in trouble, but I walked away know that I should have handled it better. And, probably should not have called her out in front of the entire … [Read more...]
Apr 23, 2013
trusting in God’s timing
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I am really bad at waiting. This past weekend I nearly came out of my skin on our drive to Landisville, PA on Rt. 30 to Hannah's soccer game. Could we go any slower?!? I am sure that some of the drivers ahead of us were in reverse. When I was a younger girl, I remember sitting in church and listening to sermons about the Israelites and the way they disobeyed God and how they complained and complained even after God had done so much for them. It was like they were constantly singing that Janet Jackson song, "What Have You Done for Me Lately." I would judge and think "what is their … [Read more...]
Apr 22, 2013
with tears in my eyes…..
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I share this video. I cannot listen to this song without sobbing. What a wonderful song. I have been using "The Bible" app to read through the Bible in 2013. While I am woefully behind, I am motivated. Be that as it may, I am now going through Exodus. I think this is the time when many people get lost. So many rules. So many instructions. I am pretty sure I have stopped in about this area in the past. But, this time it is different. I do still get a little confused. BUT, I am learning to see it differently. Instead of looking at it as rules, I have begun looking at it as details, … [Read more...]
Apr 18, 2013
to steal a title – things i am learning
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Matthew 11:29 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. So many things have been going on in my life this past week or so. I have wanted to write, but I feel like I cannot create a flowing piece, because my thoughts are disjointed. You may have to bear with me as I clunk through this one, just to get the thoughts out. Matthew 11:29 worked on my heart. Jesus is telling us to take his yoke upon us. I may be interpreting this wrong, but I feel like he is telling me to take the yoke that HE has for me; and stop … [Read more...]
