Tag Archives: Devotions

Live and Active

Posted on September 11, 2011 by in Blog, Holy Spirit, Life

In July as Christian Assembly continued our sermon series entitled “Power to Live: a study of the Holy Spirit,” the visiting pastor began his comments with a statement that rang a bell for me.  He said that the Holy Spirit is alive and active, and wants to be alive and active in our lives.  Instantly [...]

Be Still

Posted on August 19, 2010 by in Blog, Depend on God, Trust

For years I have worn a bracelet that is inscribed with Psalm 46:10:  Be still and know that I am God. I have relied upon this piece of jewelry to remind me to stop talking and listen to the voice of the Lord. In the past several weeks this bracelet has become even more dear [...]

Solitude to Surrounded

Posted on May 20, 2010 by in Blog, Family Stuff, Life, Presence

My family and I went to Arkansas this week.  We traveled up the Pig Trail in the Ozark National Forest to the tiny town of Huntsville, AR.  Six generations of my husband Thom’s family are buried there, and we went to bury the first of the next generation, Thom’s Uncle Jim. Though it rained off [...]

God's Faithfulness and My Security

Posted on February 16, 2009 by in Devotions

I am reading again the famous book by Andrew Murray on the book of Hebrews, The Holiest of All. Years ago Michael read it and was greatly impacted. Because of its affect on him, I read it, or started to read it, when he had finished. I am a little embarrassed to admit that reading [...]

Me? A Theologian??

Posted on February 16, 2009 by in Devotions, General, Life

I’ll bet you’ve never thought of yourself as a theologian. Even if you’re like me and have spent many hours studying the Bible, I’ll bet you would never apply that word to yourself! “Theology, most of us would agree, should be left to professionals and experts — those with the credentials and know-how to handle [...]