Category Archives: Simple Faith

Welcome 2010

Here we are, the first full week of the New Year. How’s it going for you so far?? Broken any resolutions yet? Day planner full already?? Home still cluttered?? Nothing healthy on tonight’s menu?? Too cold to walk???
These are all things that have made it to my “2010…This is the Year”. Yet I knew that [...]

Taking a Moment to Look Back Before Moving Forward

The following is a significant post written December 31, 2008. I thought that I would share it as we head into the new year:
My morning routine always includes spending quiet time with God reading my Bible. At present I am reading through Paul’s letters and am currently in Ephesians.
In recent days I have picked up [...]

In Other Words ~ True Peace

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
~John 14:27~
It has been a few years since my heart has been troubled and I have been afraid. This does not mean that [...]

On Becoming Whole and Free

Photo Credit listed below.
As I set out to write this post I feel certain that there will be many Christians that will be gasping in horror that I would discuss Buddha and God in the same breath. Okay. Maybe not the exact same breath, but you catch my meaning.
Be that as it may, I feel [...]

I’m Blessed To Be A Teacher

This is how the bell tower on our campus looks when you are underneath it looking skyward. It’s a beautiful sight. It’s also a beautiful sound. At least to me.
The road to getting my college degrees was a long and winding one. It took a lot of growing up, it took a lot of courage, [...]

Tuned in Thursdays (Even though today is Wednesday)….Listening to God

In recent weeks I have found myself (again) struggling with the tangled mess that is my family. I was contemplating deleting some of my posts that detail this semi-constant struggle as these posts just seem to pull the tangled mess tighter, increasing the possibility that it will never be untangled. However, these posts were not [...]

Grace Under Fire

“The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you” Psalm 32:8
Criticism from others may cause wear and tear on your mental well being. Knowing how to manage this criticism can provide you the grace you will need while under fire.
Here are some [...]

Finding True Peace

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give [...]