Psalm 1:3 They are like trees planted by streams – they bear their fruit in season, their leaves never wither, everything they do succeeds.” Who are “they”? If we look at the context – the verses before this one, it is talking about “those who meditate” on God’s word. So what does it means toContinue reading “Trees by streams…”
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Paul and Romans 16
While stateside (wading through the endless visa process), I’ve been attending a BSF bible study. (Click the link for info) Every week, I gather with several hundred women to worship, then into smaller groups for digging deeper into the Word. What a gift this has been! I really love digging deeper into Scripture; trying toContinue reading “Paul and Romans 16”
Turning Piedmontese
I love travel memoirs. Love.Them. Stories and earned wisdom from people who have gone to far-flung places testing the boundaries of comfort and cultural idiosyncrasies fascinate me. Let’s be honest; I like hearing how people have fumbled through cultural faux-paux. Funny, charming, and commiserating over crazy bureaucracy gets me turning pages. “Turning Tuscan” by SamContinue reading “Turning Piedmontese”
“Expectations and Burnout”
Having stepped directly into a patch of stinging nettles in bare feet yesterday, today is a sit-around-with-feet-up day. A day to read and be grateful for Benadryl. Abba, having his unique timing, sent me a new book just yesterday – “Expectations and Burnout” by Sue Eenigenburg and Robynn Bliss. Let me tell you, these ladiesContinue reading ““Expectations and Burnout””
Out on a limb…
I’ve been reading “The Magnolia Story” by Chip and Joanna Gaines. Here are some tidbits: “We have since made a life out of expecting and working toward restoration at every turn.” – Chip Gaines “Even back when we started, we know that one home being restored makes a real difference, just as investing in oneContinue reading “Out on a limb…”
God is kicking me a little…
I have a confession. Sometimes, God kicks me. Villa Sollievo began when the Holy Spirit punched me in the face with Matthew 4:11. God has, a few times in my life, smacked me upside the head. (yes, that’s the technical term.) I don’t mean to be obstinate. But sometimes I get distracted and HeContinue reading “God is kicking me a little…”
