Well, I have never done that. I am not that bad. You would not believe what (Pointing with eyes) did. Ever say that? Ever hear that? Ever think that? We are so often quick to dismiss our own sins while quickly pointing to the sins of others. Luke 7 tells a story of Jesus going to Simon’s house. Simon was a Pharisee, a leader in the Jewish temple. A woman, who heard Jesus ... Read More »
Start Fresh with Rest & Sitting Among Friends #57
Starting fresh for the new year for many people means starting with new goals, a one word to be inspired by, or being resolved to being a new you. I ran into a mom this morning at my kid's school (well, not literally). She said, "We were going to be on time in the new year and we have already blown it." As we laughed, I reassured her she has all year to work on ... Read More »
Magnify No Other Name & Sitting Among Friends #52
I almost missed our meeting here today. Last night, I fell asleep reading to my kids. I know this may sound ridiculous to most bloggers but I write the night before I post. Which means after the kids are asleep, I take to the computer and begin my “work”. Last night, that didn’t happen until I was suddenly awoken singing “Magnify no other Name.” When I am slammed wide ... Read More »
My Weary Soul and Sitting Among Friends #44
I have never written a post like this before but I hope it encourages your heart. I have been feeling so exhausted lately. Just completely weary. Anyone know what I am saying? It just seems with everything we are doing we are left ragged. I finally realized tonight, I had not asked God to take that burden from me. Matthew 11:28 says "Come to me, all you who are ... Read More »
Just Me and Jesus and Sitting Among Friends Blog Party #40
It seemed as if the name of my site was accidental at first. But as times goes on, I see God’s perfect plan laid out before me. One of my passions with this site is that we are deliberately Seeking God. By accidental, I mean I was just putting something in the space for a blog name, thinking I would change it later because I couldn’t come up with anything else at the ... Read More »