Uncategorized – A LIVING STONE

SIMPLICITY

In simplicity, the gospel calls us. Repent. Believe. Receive. Glorify God. May God be glorified in salvationMay God be glorified in preachingMay God be glorified in healingMay God be glorified in serviceMay God be glorified in treasuresMay God be glorified in goodnessMay God be glorified in miraclesMay God be glorified in lovingMay God be glorifiedContinue reading “SIMPLICITY”

SCRIPTURE

What if it was as easy to memorize scripture as to remember lines from movies? Earlier this month, while driving back from Iowa, Marty and I had fun saying well-known one-liners from famous movies when the opportunity arose. It’s amazing how those little bits of movie conversations stay in your mind for many years. ItContinue reading “SCRIPTURE”

SEEK

A few years ago, something happened in my family that devastated me. I never lost my faith in what God could do in our lives, but I was heartbroken and hadn’t felt so alone since I got saved. I remember going to a support group at church, and I spilled out my heart with trust,Continue reading “SEEK”

HEART

“Oh. Why did I say that”? You know those times when you think you mean well, but your words come out wrong, and you embarrass yourself? Well, they might have come out wrong, but they often tell the truth about where your heart is at that very moment. Above all else, guard your heart, forContinue reading “HEART”

PEACE

The adrenaline rush. I’ve had a lot of adrenaline coursing through my veins lately. Life is messy. If you have people in your life, you will feel the feels, no doubt about it. People tend to do what they want instead of what you want. Imagine that. When I was a young teen, just startingContinue reading “PEACE”

FRYING

A melting pot is a metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend as one. Some countries primarily consist of people of the same race, religion, and culture. America has traditionally been called a melting pot. The term “as one” is an important distinction because it does NOT describe what is happeningContinue reading “FRYING”

HEALTH

I have always been low maintenance. No mani-pedis or expensive hair treatments. No fancy makeup. I have carried the same purse for months. I love jewelry, but most were given to me as gifts or inherited from my Mom’s vast costume jewelry collection. I had never had a massage until my sons gave me aContinue reading “HEALTH”

VALUE

Note to self: Everyone has value. Love people. Period.

WALLS

What counts as an apology? It may be easier to define what an apology is not. Sincere remorse is not blaming the person you are apologizing to or others. It’s not making excuses and not shouting, “I’m SORRY!” to say you apologized and get the other person to shut up so you can feel betterContinue reading “WALLS”

SALT

We moved here from living in Colorado for 35 years, so a lot is new to us in the South. We thought everything grew here! We have all kinds of bugs, snakes, and pests that you can imagine. Yardwork and gardening are a challenge! By trial and error, after three years and scorching summers, we’reContinue reading “SALT”