Okay. Wow. I admit I am shaking. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt so strongly the urge to lash out, but thank goodness a verse I read in Proverbs this […]
A Heartfelt Response to “The Shock Factor”
Where Do We Go From Here?
Sometimes I feel like I’m living in one of those adoption stories and after years of separation, there’s a glorious reunion where I’m making up for lost time. It’s the season of […]
Scripture Challenge: RUTH — “A Love Story’s Lesson”
The story of Ruth in the Old Testament is a story of love and redemption. It’s a story of a woman committed to her new-found faith in the God of Israel. So […]
Scripture Challenge: JUDGES — “Who Am I to Judge?”
This Old Testament book of Judges is one depressing book. The Israelites follow God, and they are blessed. They turn from God, and everything falls apart. Why do they keep doing that?! […]
Scripture Challenge: JOSHUA — “Have No Fear!”
If you read my last post, I hope that you caught this great verse out of Joshua: If you remember the story of Joshua, he is the successor of Moses and is […]
Scripture Challenge: Deuteronomy–“What Does God Want From Me?”
I didn’t have to choose this verse–it chose me! It’s a verse many of us have already memorized, but one worth retaining for a lifetime, and one that speaks volumes. You may […]
Scripture Challenge: Numbers
In case you missed the last post and you are following my Scripture Challenge @ https://wateringcanblog.com/2013/05/06/scripture-challenge-a-verse-from-every-book-in-the-bible/ Here’s the verse we are memorizing for the Book of Numbers: If you are trying this […]
Wilderness Response
It’s taken me awhile, but after pondering the book of Numbers this week, I found this little gem: You see, this book is not the easiest to read, but it is […]
Scripture Challenge: Leviticus
This has been an incredible week, and I’m still claiming Exodus 15:2, how about you? I have absolutely loved that verse, and thankful that it’s now hiding in my heart… Now for […]
Talk about “Coincidence”: Seriously?
I’m struggling. Like many of you, I grieve for the families in Oklahoma and all those connected to them. Life is a woven tapestry of joy and pain and this week has […]
Scripture Challenge: EXODUS
I know Genesis 1:1 wasn’t too difficult, but if you’re like me, it still felt good to be focusing on Scripture and in doing so, I sure appreciated God’s creation this […]
Scripture Challenge: A Verse from Every Book in the Bible: GENESIS 1:1
I’ve never done well with memorization, but I can’t use my weakness as an excuse for not trying. The truth is, I’ve learned that if it’s important, I’ll remember it. I make myself. […]
The Greatest Fear
“There’s nothing to fear but fear itself.” World English Dictionary fear— n 1. a feeling of distress, apprehension, or alarm caused by impending danger, pain, etc 2. a cause of this feeling […]
One Thousand Gifts/Giveaway!
You would think this an easy read– Nope. A struggle most of the way– but totally worth it. “That’s what I was struggling out of nightmares to reach, to seize. Joy. But […]
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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