Broken and Restored (#5)
July 10 post left me forgiven but still confused. Here is #5 Broken and Restored, Blog # 5 of How God Rescues Us From Our Messes One of the members of my new church decided … Continued
Into the Slimy Pit (#3)
((#3 in series, How God Rescues Us From Our Messes) God is merciful, even through our trials. He tried to prevent me from falling into my messy pit. If I had trusted him better, perhaps I could have saved myself … Continued
Gems From My Clutter #2
A “gem” for writers is a precious group of words cut and polished to convey deep meaning and beauty and to make a person think. For instance, this one is a quote from a Pureflix movie called God’s Compass: … Continued
Through the Valley
In a Christian’s spiritual walk, it is not unusual to go through a dark valley now and then. In fact, we need to as part of our growth. Whether this valley is grief, discouragement, illness, or some tragedy, … Continued
Praise From a Grateful Heart
Now I Will Soar Father, Heavenly Father! I lift my heart to you in praise this glorious day. Father, I call you my Father, for you’ve adopted me into your holy family. Now I will soar on the wings of … Continued
If I were…would you pick me up?
The trees are already starting to change to their beautiful fall colors here in NW Iowa. I love to look at them and feel the gentle breeze that makes them seem to be dancing. When I go for walks in … Continued
Learning to Trust #3
After being rescued by God’s mercy from the captivity of sin (justification), most Christians learn gradually to trust God better as they grow in Christ (Sanctification). The personal experience I told of in my June 18th blog, which helped me learn to trust … Continued
How Does God Teach Trust (#2)
‘Rescued by Mercy’ is the category of seven blogs I posted in March and April. This is a follow up series about trusting God. The first ‘Trusting God’ blog, entitled “How does God teach his people to trust him” posted … Continued
How does God teach his people to trust him?
Adventure in Trust “Let’s sing Christmas carols,” I suggested to my parents and sisters. We were traveling by car to our grandparents’ farm in South Dakota the winter before I turned ten. “Well, you know I can’t carry a tune,” mother … Continued
Let’s Walk for Spiritual Health
“Come walk with me, my child.” The quiet whisper in my spirit led me to put on my shoes and open the door. But Lord, it’s raining. “So? Use your umbrella.” So I went, and delighted again in the majestic … Continued