“Whenever you fast, don’t be sad-faced like the hypocrites. For they make their faces unattractive so their fasting is obvious to people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward! But when you fast, put oil on your head, and wash your face, so that you don’t show your fasting to people but to your Father… Continue reading Hungering and Thirsting
Author: Debbi
The Silence of God
Are You there, God? It’s me…no, not Margaret. It’s not *that* kind of post. And anyway, that book’s already been written. I ask that because…well…sometimes it seems as though You’re not. When Matt had cancer, I almost felt Your arms carrying me through the difficult days. There were times I could tangibly sense Your presence… Continue reading The Silence of God
Doing a New Thing
But now, God’s Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When… Continue reading Doing a New Thing
It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when our calendars explode with parties, get-togethers, and activities. The time of year when our days are filled with errands and shopping. The time of year when our to-do lists become overcrowded with baking and cleaning and decorating and wrapping Christmas presents and addressing Christmas… Continue reading It’s a Wonderful(ly Overwhelming) Life
Undeserving
God meets me in the strangest places these days. I’ve already shared how God met me in Target and while visiting The Big Guy. This morning, He met me in my kitchen, over a plate of Eggo mini-pancakes, Zippy Zoo vitamins, and a plastic Ikea cup of orange juice. He met me in the tear-filled… Continue reading Undeserving
Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Texas weather is a funny thing, particularly in the months from October – May. Wet, dry, hot, cold…it’s never quite the same from day to day or even from minute to minute. The constantly changing atmosphere certainly keeps our forecasters on their collective toes. But in the midst of this meteorological unpredictability, there is one… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Flannel PJ’s Edition
Promises, Promises
Hold on to your hats, friends, because I’m about to do something I don’t do very often: I’m going to ask for help. For reals. Seriously, “the funk” has descended on the Speer home in full force during this time of joy and cheer. The depression and discouragement hangs like the thick, wet blanket it… Continue reading Promises, Promises
Lessons from The Big Guy
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and you know what that means:Â Let Christmas begin! We kicked off our Christmas celebration with one of our usual traditions: a visit to see Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, known ’round these here parts as The Big Guy. I’ve written about our encounters with The Big Guy before, how we’ve… Continue reading Lessons from The Big Guy
I Found God…at Target
We had the coolest experience today. I don’t know if you realize this, but God shops at TARGET! I know, because He met us in the checkout line this afternoon. It was one of those typical Saturdays…dance classes, haircuts, errands, housework. All the exciting stuff that grown-up people get to spend their weekends doing. And… Continue reading I Found God…at Target
Slain by Giants
I do believe pigs have flown. Hell has frozen over. And, unfortunately for the Rangers, the fat lady has sung her final notes. For you see, for the first time in franchise history, the Rangers have made it to the WORLD SERIES! And in a proud moment for the Edwards family, I was the first… Continue reading Slain by Giants