God is just so cool! We’ve now moved into the portion of Genesis where we’re introduced to Noah. Like many others, I find reading through chapters of geneologies tedious. Genesis chapter 5 has never been especially filled with application for me. I’m sure there’s truth in there, but all those names and the litany of… Continue reading What’s in a name?
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A Pleasing Sacrifice
It just doesn’t seem fair. You know, the story of Cain and Abel. Both guys work the land: Cain is a farmer and Abel is a rancher. Both guys bring a sacrifice of their labors to God. God is pleased with Abel’s but Cain’s is rejected. Why? Well, because God requires a sacrifice of blood. … Continue reading A Pleasing Sacrifice
Twisted
Over the last few weeks in my study of Genesis, I’ve been awestruck at just how awesome our God is. Our God is fantastically great. And unfortunately, Satan is fantastically evil. A blogger on my blogroll has written a very insightful post on the subject of the fall, one which truly resonated with me. I… Continue reading Twisted
Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
You know what? I’m really blessed. I’m blessed with a wonderful family. A family that makes me laugh, cry, and pull my hair out. A family that keeps me on my toes and grounds me to this earth. A family that makes my life crazy and keeps me sane. I couldn’t live without ’em and… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: “Sew” Grateful
Seeing Stars
This week, the focus in our Bible study was on the lights God created to rule the Day and Night. This would mean the sun and moon, as well as the stars. Matt has already done an uber-cool post on the awesomeness of our God as revealed through the stars, so my insight will be… Continue reading Seeing Stars
Threads of Gratitude: Layers of Gratefulness
This crazy Texas weather, I tell ya! Saturday found us in t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops. Monday brought ice and freezing rain, warm winter coats and hats, mittens and gloves and warm woolen socks. Yesterday saw a return to the 60’s with a cool breeze, just right for jeans and long sleeves with no jacket. This… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Layers of Gratefulness
New Years Resolutions: 2009
The calendar proclaims that it’s already Day 2 of 2009 and here I sit, with not a single New Year’s Resolution penned. I guess it’s time to remedy that. As I’ve said before, I don’t like making resolutions. It’s too easy to fail at a resolution: you break it, and you’ve failed. So since I… Continue reading New Years Resolutions: 2009
Make the cake!
It’s my new mantra: “Make the cake!” I know what you’re thinking: “But you’re on South Beach. Isn’t cake forbidden?” Technically, yes. But I’m speaking metaphorically. Or, to put it in plain English, it’s a catch-phrase. Perhaps I’d better back up a bit. I’ve shared a lot about our faith journey over the past 18… Continue reading Make the cake!
Threads of Gratitude: Spinning Wheel & Unraveling Yarn Edition
I’m tired. Physically, emotionally, mentally…I’m drained. The past week has been a whirlwind of activity, responsibilities, commitments, and information. There’s been too much to do, too much to learn, too many places to be, too much to remember. I’m dizzy from all the spinning. I’m tired. In the past week, I’ve averaged 3-4 hours of… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Spinning Wheel & Unraveling Yarn Edition
Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition
This week, my threads of gratitude are many. So many, in fact, that they can be woven together.  With brightly-colored hues and striking designs, they converge together to create a lovely fabric…a BEACH TOWEL. Whether playing in the ocean, building sandcastles, or swimming in the pool…whether sitting quietly on our balcony watching the sun rise… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition