Finding Hope in This Crazy World
More from "Boundaries". This lesson was the one that did it for me. After reading/hearing this lesson, I finally understood what I was doing that attracted the "thieves, robbers, and abusers". But, there is hope, thank you God, I can be taught! Today I can say NO, today I can enforce consequences and protect myself!... Continue Reading →
Looking back through my old journals I came across this wonderful story of how God gives us signs. It is still true today. This particular story was from a time when I had left my abusive husband and the kids and I had our own place finally. I was working at an Assisted Living Center... Continue Reading →
A white-tailed deer drinks from the creek; I want to drink God, deep draughts of God. I’m thirsty for God-alive. I wonder, “Will I ever make it— arrive and drink in God’s presence?” * I’m on a diet of tears— tears for breakfast, tears for supper. All day long people knock at my door, Pestering,... Continue Reading →
Today we will look at what is within our boundaries. What do we have responsibility for? Seriously, I had to learn this. I was so busy taking care of others in my life that I did not "own" my own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. I am grateful that I got this through my thick head!... Continue Reading →
So far this week we have looked at Boundaries - When to Say Yes and When to Say No and Good in and Bad Out. Today we are looking at God and Boundaries The concept of boundaries comes from the very nature of God. God defines himself as a distinct, separate being, and He is responsible for himself.... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXOEQDWWDy0 Amazing Lightning Storm in Southern Wisconsin on July 22, 2013. This happened last night, right above our house in WI. Yep, God's talking. I'm listening... Do you know how God controls the clouds and makes his lightning flash? (Job 37:15 NIV) He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning... Continue Reading →
Yesterday we started learning about Boundaries, When to Say Yes and When to Say No. Today lets look deeper. This study is from the book: TO AND FOR We are responsible TO others for ourselves. "Carry each other's burdens, " says Galatians 6:2, "and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This... Continue Reading →
So, you wonder, if you used to live in abuse and domestic violence, how did you get out Ms. D? Funny you should ask. I recently came across a book/teaching/bible study that was planted in me about 10 years ago. This particular way of looking at things helped me learn how to build healthy boundaries... Continue Reading →
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained... Continue Reading →
Daily Prompt: There’s No Place Like Home If you had the opportunity to live a nomadic life, traveling from place to place, would you do it? Do you need a home base? What makes a place “home” to you? Photographers, artists, poets: show us MOVING. Oh yeah, sign me up. I love travelling and exploring. My... Continue Reading →
I had to give a key back today. Due to more complications with my leg, I had to quit my position. It was just a part time thing delivering bread to the grocery stores and retail stores in our area. I kinda messed up my ankle about 3 months ago, took a week off, and... Continue Reading →
Songbirds are taught to sing in the dark... I know why the caged bird sings, ah me, When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore, When he beats his bars and would be free; It is not a carol of joy or glee, But a prayer that he sends from his heart's deep core,... Continue Reading →
