In January 2003, I went to San Diego for the first time. I could not believe such a place existed – perfect temperatures, beautiful beaches, breathtaking sunsets. I thought it might be a good place to bring my daughter for a little vacation in the Spring, so I asked a woman working at the frontContinue reading “Life This Week”
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Life This Week
I know this is not something I’m supposed to say, but God does not satisfy me. I still look for other things that will do a better job. People, activities, books, food, poems, music. And each time I think, maybe this is finally it. Maybe this will satisfy me once and for all. But theContinue reading “Life This Week”
How to Hear God (Part 3)
Over the last few weeks, I have been writing this series called How to Hear God. I’m not professing to have many answers, but just want to explore what Scripture says about this topic and what my learning has been over the last several years from others and my own experience. Still using Jesus’ wordsContinue reading “How to Hear God (Part 3)”
Life This Week
I always forget. That I am loved. Even though my hands sweat when I’m nervous, and I’m not sure I have the most stylish shoes as fall begins, I am loved. But I forget. Even though I stop being able to pay attention after about an hour, and I can’t throw a great meal togetherContinue reading “Life This Week”
Life This Week
Yesterday, my daughter and I went to a favorite diner for lunch and the zoo. We had a great, slow time, enjoying each other’s company and admiring incredible animals, like the two-hump camel, rhinoceros, giraffe, seal, tiger, flamingo, gorilla, and zebra. There is a way to go to the zoo that is amazing and aContinue reading “Life This Week”
How to Hear God (Part 2)
Based on John 10:27, we know that those who hear God: Have a relationship with Jesus. (My sheep; I know them) Are receptive to hearing from him. (listen to my voice) Are willing to walk in faith to follow him. (they follow me) Last week I explored having a relationship with Jesus and this week,Continue reading “How to Hear God (Part 2)”
Life This Week
Have you ever wondered if Jesus had a cold during his 33 years on earth? Apparently, the common cold has been around since ancient times, so he must have at some point, right? There is no mention of it in Scripture, but he was a baby, and a toddler, and an elementary-aged kid. He interactedContinue reading “Life This Week”