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At the Well/Flat Ceiling Prayers 2008-09-29 07:36:00 At the well today, Heather at Emotional Purity is hosting a "dry" subject, and she has even given great wisdom on the topic at her blog. I suggest you read what she has to say about spiritual dryness...it is gooooood stuff.As for me, something specific comes to my mind, and I feel led to share it. I remember that moment all too well. The dishes were piled up. The laundry pile was larger than the Read more:Ceiling
Giveaway a Comin' 2008-09-27 12:37:00 My hundredth post is right around the corner, and in honor of it, I want to do a giveaway. But before I tell you what it is...I read this quote hanging on the wall of a church last year, and it moved me so much I wrote it down:"Grant that what we sing with our lips,we may believe in our hearts~And what we believe in our hearts,we practice in our lives."Fred D. GealySounds simple, but it's really p Read more:Comin
Hotel Doors 2008-09-25 21:09:00 *Joanne Sher, over at An Open Book is hosting Patty Wysong's Fiction Fridays meme today. For more great fiction or to post your own fiction piece, click here.HotelDoors
My heart is thumping through my chest with nervous anticipation. I look in the bathroom mirror of my hotel room, fluffing the matted hair from my forehead. Deep breath in. Deep breath out. You can do this, Jaimee. I smile, but m
A Walk In The Park 2008-09-24 08:40:00 “This is MY swing!” yelled the boy, pushing the little girl into the gravel. As she began to cry over her throbbing skinned knee, the boy took his seat on the swing, pumping higher and higher into the air. “Wheeeee! I’m the king of the wooooorrrrrrrrrrrlllllllllllD!!!” he declared. The boy’s mom sat oblivious on the bench nearby chattering away on her cell phone. The girls’ daddy ca
Five Ways Blogging Has Affected My Life 2008-09-23 17:30:00 Well, Bill, I don't know whether to curse you or to kiss your cheek, so I'll do neither. ;) Thank you for tagging me, I think, and I'll follow your lead and say that this is a worthy post, because, let's face it: I am a blogger. If I can't express how it has affected my life, then what's the point?For those of you who have not visited Bill's blog, The Spiritual Oasis, you're truly missing out on Read more:Blogging
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Conversation "In The Raw" 2008-09-21 22:56:00 At the Well today, we're doin' lots of talkin about talking. I think this is one of my most favorite topics ever at the well, probably because I'm a big ole blabber mouth. I'm so anxious to learn from the other women on the subject. Laurie Ann at Magnolia Heartbeats is the hostess today. Thank you so much for this incredible topic, Laurie Ann.It seems to me that words are pretty important to God. Read more:Conversation
Flowers On The Ledge 2008-09-20 09:19:00 I was looking out the balcony of our hotel room in Vail. Draped on top of the ornate metal railing was a beautiful rectangular planter of reddish orange flowers. I was easily distracted by them, especially since I have a black thumb and can’t seem to make my own flowers live when I’ve planted them in the past. In front of the balcony was a huge waterfall. It made looking directly out of the ro Read more:Flowers
Along The Sidewalk of Silence/Fiction Friday 2008-09-19 05:54:00 Yea, it's time for FictionFriday
over at Patterings today. For more great fiction or to post some yourself, go knock at Patty's door.Along The Sidewalk
of SilenceIt was a breezier day than usual at the park, but with the sun shining brightly above me, I felt nothing but joy. Even the dust blowing in my face would not weigh me down. I was about to belt out my favorite praise song, when I was inter Read more:Fiction Friday
Dorito Brain Damage 2008-09-18 08:01:00 Leaving ocean waves behind today to discuss brain waves. And yes, me wants to discuss Doritos.Ahhhhhh, Doritos...I used to eat 'em by the handfuls after school as a kid. I would start with one, and before I knew it, half the bag was gone. It never seemed to be enough. I wasn't hungry for more, but my taste buds wanted more, ya know?Even today, the crunch, the munch, the absolute glorious taste of Read more:Brain
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What's In A Wave, Part Two 2008-09-17 11:37:00 “…because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”James 1:6bThe first day at the beach on our spring break vacation, it was horribly windy. We were bound to make the most of our tropical experience, however, so we went out to bask in the sand and the sun anyway. I don’t remember ever seeing waves crash like that (in person) before! The sand was stinging my le Read more:Part Two
What's In A Wave, Part One 2008-09-16 09:32:00 “Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,for His compassions never fail.”Lamentations 3:21-22I spent some time on the beach in South Florida this summer. As I stood in the middle of the crashing waves on a windy day, I was all-consumed with a mixture of sensations. Force, power, stinging salt up my nose while pelting my skin and
Purity Tested/At the Well 2008-09-15 12:02:00 Tracy at Thirsty for Him is the hostess of Joyfully Living's "At the Well" meme this week, and her topic is Purity--being set apart from the world.I feel led to share a story with the young ladies at the well today..."Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12Tamela hoped she was
For My Friend In Pain 2008-10-20 12:35:00 I was looking for a way to comfort a friend of mine in tremendous pain right now...in my search, I came across one of my favorite comfort songs of all time. It was also one of my mom's favorites. Don Moen's worship songs are always so incredibly anointed and relevant. So for you, Laury, I am praying. And for anyone else hurting, please consider allowing this song recorded live minister to your sou
Maybe We Should Hang Out At The Well Longer... 2008-10-20 08:05:00 Natalie at I am (not) is hosting At the Well today, and wow, is her place beautiful!!! What a perfect person to host this week's topic: Our homes. She says, "Our home is an extension of who we are. How does your home reflect who you are?"This is an incredible subject, so well, why don't we hang out a little longer at the well? Sure, it would be more comfy to sit in my cafe style living room sipp Read more:Maybe
Lifesong In The Limelight/Laurie Ann 2008-10-18 00:18:00 I truly believe that a person's testimony, salvation or otherwise, is one of the most powerful expressions of the Christian faith. I thrive on hearing God-stories. When I had my blog giveaway/contest, I asked for testimonies based on songs affecting one's faith. Well, people submitted, and I was moved. That's where "Lifesong In the Limelight
" on Saturdays was born:So allow me to share Laurie
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Dueling Duo 2008-10-16 23:59:00 Dee at My Heart's Dee-light is hosting Fiction Fridays today, so hop on over there for more great fiction.Dueling
DuoJan jerked the slippery strap of her purse back onto her shoulder for the umpteenth time. She could feel her frustration rising with each strained step.“I SO do not need this today,” she grumbled. “Stupid school. This’d better be important.” She flipped her overgrown ban
Through... 2008-10-15 08:11:00 Oh, how Amy Carmichael has ministered to my soul this morning, and I pray she does for you as well. The trials come, my friends, and when they do, we must put our wading boots on and grab the Lord's hand. Here's how Amy puts it:"I want to give you a word that helped me all yesterday and will help me today. It is the "through" of Psalm 84:6 and of Isaiah 43:2, taken with Song of Songs 8:5.*We are n
Lifesong In The Limelight/Catrina Bradley 2008-10-11 04:59:00 I'm trying something new on Saturdays. I truly believe that a person's testimony, salvation or otherwise, is one of the most powerful expressions of the Christian faith. I thrive on hearing God-stories. When I had my blog giveaway/contest, I asked for testimonies based on songs affecting one's faith. Well, people submitted, and I was moved.This is where I introduce you to Catrina Bradley
. I loved Read more:Limelight
Tangled Reflections 2008-10-10 00:06:00 Yvonne at My Back Door is hosting Fiction Fridays today, so hop on over there for more great fiction.The bathroom mirror reflected more than outward appearances that day. Nancy’s grim face was lined with frustration, and her eight-year-old daughter was shrieking with anger.“Moooooom, You’re hurrrrrrrrting my head! STOP!” Splotchy patches of pink covered Melissa’s tear-stained face.“I Read more:Reflections
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Get It While The Gettin's Good! 2008-10-07 10:51:00 “The grabbing hands grab all they can. Everything counts in large amounts….” These were the lyrics ringing through our speaker system after my husband bought a CD remix of a popular group out of the ‘80s.1 It is amazing to me how true these words are in our culture and our world today. Allow me to share an example. A few months back I was watching a live concert on television, I can’t r
The Great Gain 2008-11-12 00:02:00 My life sings JOY over Word-Filled Wednesday!!!!In a world where happiness trumps holiness,where wrong feels right and right is all about feelings,where money, money, money keeps us singing, spending, striving,where "enough" is NOTand "plenty" is relative,God's Word...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related • • Read more:Great
Burn It, Baby! 2008-11-11 01:04:00 Hey all, some of the readers of my blog may not know that a huge part of my Lifesong--where my love for ministry writing was really born was from a totally separate devotional ministry where I send out devotionals and fiction stories from my Lovinthearts.com ministry website . I thought I would...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
Who Am I? 2008-11-09 22:39:00 Chelsey at Joyfully Living for His Glory is hosting this week, and she wants us to take the time to tell about ourselves. So it's gonna be LOUD! And I'm so excited to know my sisters better. I wish I had more time to put this post together and organize it well, but I'm extremely limited on time...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related Ȃ
Lifesong In The Limelight/Dee Yoder 2008-11-08 00:01:00 I truly believe that a person's testimony, salvation or otherwise, is one of the most powerful expressions of the Christian faith. I thrive on hearing God-stories. When I had my blog giveaway/contest, I asked for testimonies based on songs affecting one's faith. Well, people submitted, and I was...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related Ȃ Read more:Limelight
Friday Funnies--Enter At Your Own Risk 2008-11-07 00:18:00 Welcome to FridayFunnies
, hosted by Kim at Homesteader's Heart. Even though I don't usually participate, I read every one just to hang my frown upside down. There are some laugh out loud funny ones! Anyway, I thought I'd join the fun today. * Attention children ...the bathroom door is...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
Not For The Complacent 2008-11-06 09:09:00 Wowzer--okay, this morning is a time I've set aside for study and reflection. Only a few lines into my bookmarked page of Fellowship of the Burning Heart by A.W. Tozer, these words left me speechless as I read them. They'll have me thinking and praying all day. How about you?Tozer says,"The...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related • &
Consolation/Word-Filled Wednesday 2008-11-04 23:05:00 When our hearts are downcast, when restless thoughts run deep, when our stomachs are unsettled, we must remember where our joy is found, where our hope is renewed. HE, the Lord God Almighty, is in control. We find Him by spending time with HIm. We see Him by putting our focus ON His character...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related • Read more:Wednesday
Trust-in-the-Lord Tuesday 2008-11-04 00:01:00 I thought that this particular Tuesday
could use some trust reminders, so here goes:"I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Psalms 56:11 "God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, ...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related • •
A God-Honoring Schedule 2008-11-03 00:37:00 My precious sister and new friend Sunny from A Damsel No Longer in Distress is hosting a fabulous topic at the well today: Preparing a God-honoring Schedule
with No Regrets...what an awesome time for those of you reading to jump in on the subject. I'd love to hear what you have to say. Here's...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related •
Lifesong In The Limelight/Sita Henderson 2008-11-01 00:01:00 I truly believe that a person's testimony, salvation or otherwise, is one of the most powerful expressions of the Christian faith. I thrive on hearing God-stories. When I had my blog giveaway/contest, I asked for testimonies based on songs affecting one's faith. Well, people submitted, and I was...Read the whole entry »• Email to a friend • Article Search • Related Ȃ Read more:Henderson
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