Thoughtful Tuesdays – How Jesus is My Hope

Thoughtful Tuesdays – How Jesus is My Hope It is not what I can do but what Christ can do in me and through me. (based on 1 Corinthians 2:4) This past Sunday was the first Sunday in Advent – HOPE. Advent for me is an adventure. Where is God leading me? What is He… Continue reading Thoughtful Tuesdays – How Jesus is My Hope

Sunday Stillness – Are you joining God in His will?

Sunday Stillness – Are you joining God in His will? Come near to God and he will come near to you (James 4:8, NIV). I have had an interesting two weeks. A close relative died and that meant a trip home from Arizona. Always knowing that I need to follow God’s will, I have stayed… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – Are you joining God in His will?

Sunday Stillness – What is a paradigm shift?

Sunday Stillness – What is a paradigm shift? The other day as I put my IPAD on the charger I realized it fit perfectly with the cover on. I had always had trouble putting it in the charger while the cover was on. Suddenly it occurred to me that I must have had the IPAD… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – What is a paradigm shift?

Sunday Stillness – Fill out your Closer Connection to God Form

Fill out your Closer Connection to God Form Last week I discussed how we need to show our closer connection to God so the world and we ourselves will know where we truly live. This week I have made a fun “Closer Connection to God Form” for you to fill out. 1. When you wake up,… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – Fill out your Closer Connection to God Form

Does what you eat make a difference?

Does what you eat make a difference? I am writing over at Family and Faith Matters today. I believe that what you eat makes a difference. I am reading Ed Hird’s new book called, Restoring Health, Body, Mind and Spirit. I also watched Fed Up, the new movie with Katie Couric.  From Ed’s book: Health for Paul [Apostle… Continue reading Does what you eat make a difference?

Sunday Stillness – Where is My Home?

Where is My Home? We are snowbirds and we fly south for the winter. Each year we fill out a US tax form to show that we have a closer connection to Canada. Canada  – that’s where our family resides, our church, and church family, our home, our cars, our doctor, optometrist, and our possessions… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – Where is My Home?

Do You Fight for Solitude? @desiringGod

Do You Fight for Solitude? @desiringGod   Do you have 6 minutes to listen to Pastor John? With Tim Keller. Fighting for Solitude — Today’s #AskPastorJohn: http://t.co/LZHHKvTPFF — Desiring God (@desiringGod) October 28, 2014   Then take the time to be disciplined and pray. If there is anything you know you got to do – you… Continue reading Do You Fight for Solitude? @desiringGod

Sunday Stillness – Are You Hearing from God?

Are you hearing from God? Fall has arrived and we snowbirds have flown south to Arizona. After an extremely busy summer I have spent this past week relaxing and trying to listen to God’s voice. How often do you listen to God’s voice? Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending a retreat in the mountains… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – Are You Hearing from God?

Sunday Stillness – How to hear God’s gentle whisper

Sunday Stillness – How to hear God’s gentle whisper I had a hearing test a few weeks ago. Bottom line –  I can’t hear very well. There seems to be a problem with my ear drums not vibrating – so maybe fluid behind my ear drum. My hearing is the worst when there is other noise around. I thought… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How to hear God’s gentle whisper

#SundayStillness – Are you focusing on God or your circumstances?

#SundayStillness – Are you focusing on God or your circumstances?  “I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you.  (John 15:11-12, The Message). (my emphasis on JOY) What is a wholly mature… Continue reading #SundayStillness – Are you focusing on God or your circumstances?