I had the opportunity to have a couple of days off, which were amazing. I spent yesterday with my nieces, which was fabulous. It’s been a long time since we were able to just spend time without it being a socially distant activity. There’s something amazing about an almost 5 year old snuggling in on… Continue reading Beauty in the Broken
Tag: Bible Study
Unforced rhythms
This is a little something different. As I was reading and meditating on this passage, I found I had things to say about it. So here’s a devotional, as it were. (If you’re interested in more posts of this type in addition to the regular programming, let me know. ) “I will both lie down… Continue reading Unforced rhythms
It’s not about the past
Yesterday I was looking at the story of Rahab. It's found in Joshua 2. She protects the spies and in return she and her family are spared. It's a good Old Testament story. But here's the thing about Rahab. Almost every time she's mentioned in the Bible, Old or New Testament, she's called "Rahab, the… Continue reading It’s not about the past
Hope in the broken parts
Well it's been a minute...or several weeks. To be honest, they've been trying weeks and existing was enough work. I got sick, had to take steroids (anxiety brain on steroids is bad), and then just had a very challenge week after that (as did everyone around me). But here I am today, not really sure… Continue reading Hope in the broken parts
Every hour
I've been reflecting lately. It seems to be a growing season, and it seems like reflecting might be a good way to not repeat past mistakes and to figure out how to improve. I notice a habit. When life seems to be falling apart, when I don't know what else to do, I lean into… Continue reading Every hour
I’m tired of character
I'm about to say something that some of you might not like, but it's a question I have today. And, honesty always. How do we keep praying for miracles when they just don't seem to ever actually happen? So many times in the past people pray with expectations for healing and yet that person dies… Continue reading I’m tired of character
Embracing ordinary
I found the above quote today and I felt like I needed it, more than once. So, I did what I do. I put it on a piece of art to hang up. Here's the thing. I'm as guilty as the next person, chasing something extraordinary and missing what's right in front of my eyes.… Continue reading Embracing ordinary
Praise in the broken places
I have been following the first devotional "path" in the (In)courage Bible. (I'll likely review this soon but know so far I like it a lot.). Today's story was from Genesis and was one that is of course familiar to me. My name came from it. The story of Rachel and Leah. (Genesis 29-30) I… Continue reading Praise in the broken places
Follow the plan
Timehop is a fun app for iPhone that lets you look back and be reminded of things you posted about. Sometimes it's interesting to see what journeys you've gone through. The last couple of weeks have been full of things (from 7 years ago) about hospitals, operations and cancer. Not the most awesome memories. 7… Continue reading Follow the plan
And they’re off
Well, I hit the ground running. I got released to work last week at my appointment. (Found out pathology reports. Mr cyst was a mass but mr mass was benign so that's good. Everything else just gave validation to the decision. It's always good when that happens.) Anyway, did two 12 hour shifts last week.… Continue reading And they’re off
