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Do You Ever Feel Like God’s Clock Is Stuck?
A friend made this insightful comment during a small group discussion a few months ago: “It’s as if God’s clock almost isn’t ticking.”
What an image! The ornate Roman numerals and elegant hands on a clock face came into focus in my mind. Then I heard the evocative tick, followed by a pause, and silence filled the resulting void. That concept has resonated with me ever since.
My husband and I know that sound well, as we’ve waited for various medical specialist appointments. Or tests. Or procedures. Tick, pause…
Maybe you know it, too. Possibly you’re less-than-patiently waiting for ___fill in the blank____. There are countless situations where we can experience that tick, pause… And it can feel as if God’s clock almost isn’t ticking.
What’s in Your Treasure Chest?
Beaches and sand are some of the hallmarks of summer. Since childhood,...
A Dead Chicken and God’s Grace
While having dinner with friends, we discussed our family backgrounds and...
The Day the World Changed
It was The Day the World Changed, but they didn’t know it. Jesus, whom...
Longing for God or the Supreme Slot Machine?
Have you started to long for spring yet? The allure of flowers and...
I See Giants
Do you remember the Bible story in Numbers 13 and 14 about how Moses sent...
Standing on the Precipice of Possibility
Recently, I have been reading The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone...
Does Hope Fit into 2025?
News about political unrest and wars. News about natural disasters. News...
Can You Make a Difference?
Have you ever looked at someone you admire, who serves in outstanding...
Wisdom Gleaned from a Skinny-Legged Creature
A seagull caught my attention as I watched waves crashing on the rocky...
When the World Tilts
A few months ago, our world tilted. My husband received a diagnosis that...
Can Stuff Affect Our Spiritual Legacy?
Before we dive into stuff and such, what do I mean by “spiritual legacy?”...
The Frozen Food vs. The Manna Principle
My freezer testifies to the fact that I have an overabundance of frozen...
Weeds & Wonderings
It’s been a war of attrition between the critters and me for years. What...
Treasure or Junk?
For the uninitiated, this is a rototiller. It’s an open question whether...
Come and See!
“Come and see.” Those words seemed to zing off the page like an arrow...
Feeling Inadequate?
Do you feel inadequate sometimes? Two unlikely people in the Bible certainly might have. See how God used them despite their limitations.
Snow, Frigid Temperatures—and Flower Buds?
How can a magnolia tree speak to me of the glory of God when it’s crunchy cold outside? Flower buds are on the branches. The entire tree is loaded with these promises of a spectacular display. The seemingly misplaced buds reveal God’s faithfulness, even when we can’t see Him working.
A Lake or a Puddle?
It’s a new year filled with potential adventures and unknown challenges! As we forge ahead into the great unknown, I’d like to share an insight with you that a question from our young granddaughter prompted.
Hope for Surviving the Season of “Peace and Joy”
What’s wrong with this picture? Are you wondering how to survive the season of “Peace and Joy”? Do you need hope? Join me as I revisit the Christmas story and gain insight and perspective from that miraculous night so long ago.
Hidden Treasure and Finding Gold
Have you ever dreamed of discovering hidden treasure and finding gold?...
An Unexpected Lesson from Little Red
This story was previously published on my Facebook pages. It's a bonus...
Thankfulness Viewed Through a Different Lens
It’s October, and with it comes Thanksgiving Day—in Canada. Our American...
The Lingering Place
Have you been in the space between not knowing and knowing or where hope stalls in the land of not yet—The Lingering Place?
Not Budging! No Way. No How.
HSurprisingly, she’s still here. Day after day, earlier in the spring, a...
Imperfect But Dearly Loved
His name was Rocky. Ten years ago, our son and his wife adopted this...
What If?
Have you ever wondered, “What if?” I know I have. There’s nothing like a...
Decluttering—The Soft-Hearted Gardener’s Lesson
It’s a struggle that’s been happening for years. I hate deliberately...
Empty Tomb Buns—A Tradition With A Purpose
Easter is the most exciting event on the church calendar for me. The...
The Smiles of God
Have you ever been delighted by something and felt like God was smiling?...
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