Month: August 2013
Updated on July 2, 2014
Asking Why
You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me. – Job 42:3 I have asked God why,… Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
Overcoming Fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:7 Let’s face it, a life of chronic illness, disability, and pain is fraught with… Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
Window Shopping
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5 One pass-time that I have never quite enjoyed is… Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
Shadowboxing
So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. – 1 Corinthians 9:26 When I came across this verse last week, it really struck me. What is shadowboxing? The dictionary defines it as“to make the motions of attack and defense, as in boxing, as a training or conditioning procedure”… Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
Be Led, Not Driven
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. – Romans 8:14 For years I have heard the old anecdote, “I will be led, but I will not be driven.” It… Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
30 THINGS ABOUT MY INVISIBLE ILLNESS YOU MAY NOT KNOW
1. The illness I live with is: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri), Essential Tremor, and Interstitial Cystitis 2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2011 3. But I had symptoms since: 2003 4. The biggest adjustment… Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
God’s Watermarks
Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” – John 7:38 I lived for many years in a desert. A desert is a truly… Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
Am I Diminished?
He must increase, but I must decrease. – John 3:30 Anyone suffering with a disability or a chronic illness can tell you that one of the hardest struggles in the journey is feeling diminished. I am no different. … Read More
Updated on July 2, 2014
Humble Yourself
In the same way, you younger men must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, serve each other in humility, for “God opposes the proud but favors the humble.” – 1 Peter 5:5 Our scripture today… Read More
Updated on December 23, 2013
Just Breathe
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. – Psalm 150:6 So I have noticed something in the last few days…. I have a marble popper game that I like to play to keep my hands and eyes… Read More
