Jane sat in a heap by the side of the road. She wasn’t sure exactly how she got there. The argument had escalated into a full-fledged fight. When he told her to get out she’d stumbled to the door and started walking. That was hours ago, but she knew she couldn’t go back.
Tag: Sandra Lovelace
Not What You Expected?
You believed what he said. Then you found out he lied. You couldn’t figure out why she hadn’t arrived yet. Then you found out she was always late. You live through the experiences, but you feel off-balance. The pain may not be physical, but confusion fits the 1 Peter 4:12* bill. It hurts. So how do… Continue reading Not What You Expected?
Impossible Mission?
God had Peter record a challenging task for those who would be His. It appears early in Chapter 1 of his first letter. “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16* Maybe you read those words the way I did for many years. “Be perfect, because I am perfect.”
Holy Spirit Oatmeal
Jane frowned into yet another lump of blackened oatmeal. Once in a while would be easy for her to take, but day … after … day? What did she have to do to avoid the mess?
More Than Mundane
More and more I find God popping into my life like a brand new billboard in the middle of an empty field.
New Look #5
Excitement kept me awake most of the night. I ended up getting out of bed early to go through my clothes. I organized all my new pieces, pleased I could actually make outfits on my own. This was surely the grand adventure I’d hoped it would be.
New Look #4
I thought I was ready to take on the process to freshen my appearance. Since God made it clear He had Ephesians 2:10 work for me, surely he would smooth my path. It was fun to watch Jill confirm my colors and create a personal notebook. She was gentle as she walked me through a… Continue reading New Look #4
New Look #3
Once I said yes to the makeover and made the arrangements I knew there was no turning back. The time frame I set was short and gave no opportunity to chicken out. I got to work.
New Look #1
Many of you are asking questions. I did promise to share more about my makeover through my posts. Guess I better get to it. Let’s start with the question why. The answer has three words. It was time.
Part 5a #1
An interesting trio of words to consider. “You . . .” In this place the preposition refers to the LORD, Maker of heaven and earth. The three-part, sovereign and majestic God of wonder, outside space and time. He’s the Holy One of Israel, the Creator of the world and everything in it yet He chooses… Continue reading Part 5a #1