(Originally published at Onward Christian Soldier)Â Today I asked Paul if he thought we were ready for marriage. It’s weird to be thinking about this seriously again… Looking back, I can see how we weren’t ready a year ago, but at the time I couldn’t see that. How do I know if I’m ready? One thing we didn’t do last time was pray about it, something I am determined to change. I want to be a woman of God and…
(Originally published at Onward Christian Soldier) Paul and I were talking last night about women’s roles in spiritual leadership. He gave the example of a Bible study which he attends, which is more of a small group discussion rather than a teaching/learning environment. Apparently, one of the guys who attends this study feels very uncomfortable with women playing role of facilitator – encouraging the group to stay on topic and not go off onto tangents. While I am not an…
I’m very silly, I know it. I freaked out earlier tonight because a spider moved in on my porch. It is huge! I took pictures and posted them, and then set out to find out what kind of spider it is. I’m pretty sure it’s an orb weaver spider which apparently are reluctant to bite and they eat bugs. I hate bugs more than spiders, so I think I’ll allow my neighbor to stay. He’s big, so that means he…
God will save you, boyYou just have to believeThat beautiful things will come from broken timesJust like these, just like these God could save you, girlIn this desert time of needJust lay your ashes downIn hope of what you’ll receive, you’ll receive And it’s okay to cry, it’s okay to cryIt’s okay to wonder whyAnd as your tears fall down, they heal the groundA place that once was dryIt’s okay to cry God will save us nowLet His presence bring…
Well I may not have a condo, but my kitties do. :-) I’ve been in the market for one for a while, but haven’t been able to justify paying the exorbitant Petsmart prices. Then I saw a guy on the side of the road selling homemade ones for a third of the price… I’m such an impulse buyer. :-) I am sitting here now with my pre-church tea, appreciating the quietness and calmness of a Sunday morning, watching my cats….