By Jenny Harrison “Don’t bother to give God instructions, just report for duty.” Corrie Ten Boom Old worn out rituals and traditions have a distinct way of working their way back into my life, even if they have no practical or meaningful purpose. I believe this is the case due to their familiarity rather than… Continue reading Reporting for Duty
Category: Scattered Seeds
The Joy of Christmas
By Kelly Moore So, what is it about Christmas that makes me love it so? Is it because I love getting presents? Is it because I love giving presents? Is it the cooler weather or the possibility of snow? Is it all the beautiful lights and decorations all over town? Is it the time spent… Continue reading The Joy of Christmas
The Empty Chair
by Freida Harrison At times, the fog of grief is thick with long, frightening fingers tightening around my throat choking the breath from me. Then prayers intercede, and the foggy mist thins a bit allowing a few rays of sun to sneak into my heart shedding God’s light on the garden of sweet memories planted… Continue reading The Empty Chair
Because He Loves Us
By Michelle Welch Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by [the power of] the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her [promised] husband, being a just and righteous man and not wanting to expose… Continue reading Because He Loves Us
One In Christ
By Michelle Welch There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 (ESV) So often we have a tendency to think that everyone else is just like us. They sing like us, talk like us, walk… Continue reading One In Christ
I Need A Silent Night
A reposted article by BOL Team “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NLT) Amy Grant sings a beautiful song called “I Need A Silent Night”. Below are the lyrics which I think… Continue reading I Need A Silent Night
Quotable Thanksgiving Quotes
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” ~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to… Continue reading Quotable Thanksgiving Quotes
Sitting With Uncomfortable
By Rachel Latham Today I am practicing allowing the anxiety that I am feeling to rise to the surface. Not burying it but feeling the pit in my stomach, the shakiness, the rise in heart rate. I am practicing giving it a name, feeling it and then… asking Jesus to carry it, to show me,… Continue reading Sitting With Uncomfortable
Lord Be My Comfort
By Michelle Welch This time of the year I can find myself so overwhelmed. The holidays lie before me with all their chaos and noise. The days and months leading up to this point are full of things I should have done. It is so easy to get discouraged by the done and the undone.… Continue reading Lord Be My Comfort
GAPS
by Jenny Harrison Walk into any bookstore and you will find hundreds of books written to improve self-esteem, identity, and worth. But according to Dr. John F. Taylor Ph.D., psychologist from Oregon, the problem is there are serious GAPS in our understanding and subsequently teaching positive self- worth to our children. Grandiosity “Affectedly grand or… Continue reading GAPS