Mrs. Turnipseed was in her 80’s when she approached my pastor-husband and exclaimed with great exuberance, “Pastor, I’m so excited! I’ve found a new ministry!” Can you picture that in your mind? How […]
A New Year, A New Day, A New Perspective
2 KINGS: The God of Angel Armies
When I first read this verse, the thought that came to mind was, “I don’t really have any enemies…” I know they are real–those people that hate you just because you call […]
Giving Thanks
Sunshine and Laughter
I could never live in Alaska. Okay, I’ve never been there, and would LOVE to visit, but I just know I would go crazy in those long months of very little sunshine. […]
Consumed by Grace
*Grace: mercy; clemency; pardon *Consuming: strongly and urgently felt This is my desire. Because of HIS GREAT MERCY (He does not give me the punishment I deserve), I want to serve Him in a way that honors […]
What DO Missionaries Do?!
“Why would anyone want to do that?” “What do they actually DO?” “Why would they go so far away from home?” “How long will they be gone?” The questions are endless, and […]
The Art of Tiptoeing
I’m not a fan of tiptoeing–not the physical form of the word–but in the very emotional and relational sense of the word. Sometimes in life we find ourselves in relationships that cause […]
Getting a Grip (Small things can make a big difference!)
I’m not obsessing or anything, but I am loving what a difference drawer pulls and cabinet knobs can make! It’s such an easy way to update furniture, and now they’re easier than […]
Donuts and Sundays
I was buying donuts for my class this morning and chatting with the clerk about how much money I’ve spent on donuts. Her next question sent me down memory lane: “Have you […]
HOPE
“Plunging deeper into faith can mean swimming in some choppy waters. Our fallen world is filled with storms and difficulties. But deepening discipleship involves a deepening of our commitment to the Lord […]
The Key to Letting Go
“This really feels weird… no keys. This is the first time in a very long time that I don’t have any keys in my pocket!” My son-in-law had arrived at our home after […]
Time to explain myself…
Why wateringcanblog? In some ways it’s hard to believe, but I started this blog in May of 2012, so I figured it’s past time for me to explain why my blog is […]
Scripture Challenge: 2 SAMUEL — “Not for the Faint of Heart”
Murder, war, adultery, rape, and betrayal. Sounds like a television show… One that I wouldn’t want to watch because it would probably be rated “R”, yet here I am, reading through the […]
I Like it Better When You’re Nice
I am not even tempted to use foul language. Commonly used words that are not even considered curse words (like stupid or crap) are offensive to me, but just because I choose […]
Purging with Purpose
Understand from the beginning that I am not in any way talking about food! These are my thoughts on scaling down and simplifying my life… It’s not just children who struggle with the […]
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