Like most people with disabilities, I struggle with the highs and lows of the roller coaster ride I am on. I want to enjoy life and not let things stop me. “Good for you,” strangers pointed out to me yesterday on a small trail in Trough Creek State Park. Yet today, when I tried toContinue reading “Mountains and Valleys of Mobility”
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Book Review: Your Last 24
Your Last 24 by Kendall Keeler is one of those books that can be read in two hours, processed in two months, yet personal incorporation would take two years! The first book in his Legacy Journal Series, it is a timeless treasure you want to keep a few physical copies of on hand to share.Continue reading “Book Review: Your Last 24”
Bringing Hebrews 1-2 to Life in 20 days
In studying Hebrews 1 and 2 most recently I sought ways to make these passages “come to life”. Our small group was about to begin covering the book of Hebrews and I sought a new approach to scripture that would be applicable, fun, and still incorporate the truths of God’s word in our everyday busyContinue reading “Bringing Hebrews 1-2 to Life in 20 days”
Circumcision: One of my ABSOLUTE favorite Bible Stories
I was so excited when our small group decided to work through the book of Joshua. While I have appreciation for the straightforward direction of New Testament letters, there is nothing that puts a sparkle in my eye quite like a good story. There is so much that can be gleaned from stories, and storiesContinue reading “Circumcision: One of my ABSOLUTE favorite Bible Stories”
5 Ways to Let Go of the Past (Worksheet)
5 Ways to LET GO of the Past Worksheet Based on the Crutchprints.com article by Ashly P. Ash ReProcess: Describe the situation you are having trouble letting go of? When I think of this situation, I feel these emotions: What typically triggers you to feel this way? (Is it around a certainContinue reading “5 Ways to Let Go of the Past (Worksheet)”
I Ain’t Got a Leg to Stand on…
I Ain’t Got a Leg to Stand on… If you have followed my blog for any amount of time you know the struggle with my leg. Not my real one, my fake one. I truly do not even understand how something that isn’t even real can constantly send you such unhealthy vibes. First I haveContinue reading “I Ain’t Got a Leg to Stand on…”
His Thoughts
His Thoughts I wrote this poem June 14, 2016. My devotional that day assigned me to write briefly about how God may think of me. This is what flowed out of that time sitting in my back garden in the cool of the day. When my chin is down, my face forlorn, You never stareContinue reading “His Thoughts”
Staying Shadowed
Rick and I lead a small group with church every few weeks as a way to get in the Word and connect in life-giving relationships. We have been using a technique called “Lectio Devina”(Latin for Divine Reading) which was introduced to me by our Pastor, Mervin Charles. Graham Cooke describes this as “…an ancientContinue reading “Staying Shadowed”
Four Promises of 1 Peter 5
Four Promises of 1 Peter 5 In looking at 1 Peter a few weeks ago I stumbled across some of the great promises in Chapter 5. I think we often think of the bible in terms of what we need to do and what we should do and we don’t often mention the wonderful promises.Continue reading “Four Promises of 1 Peter 5”
The Woven Scarlet Thread of Romance
The Woven Scarlet Thread of Romance It is always about this time of the year that everyone around me is posting love poems, pictures, and romantic things. Not that there is anything wrong with that, I’m actually quite the romantic myself and do the same. My husband and I were joking a few weeks agoContinue reading “The Woven Scarlet Thread of Romance”
Crutchprints in the Sand 