It’s been swirling in my heart lately. A black cloud of disappointment. And I don’t know why. And even after I pleaded God’s mercies to put feet to my prayers. Silence. “Stay here. Stay near.” I have to wonder if that is how the children of Israel felt, when they struck out in obedience and didn’t…
Author Renee Swope talks about overcoming doubt in her own life with Biblical principles
For the past several weeks I have have been studying God’s truth about being “rich”, and exactly what God means in the different aspects of being rich–living the rich life as believers and followers of Christ. All God’s talk about being rich just makes sense. Let me explain: The bottom line to God’s…
Have you ever had one of those "bad days" with God? Before you throw in the towel remember you and God have history.
My friend wrote on Facebook about her sweet little daughter who started a business. I wondered if that was a secret dream of hers–we all have them you know– and I am amazed when I consider that God holds our dreams too. Sometimes God uses our dreams to teach us. And we get more than what we signed up for: I didn’t sign…
Physically, there are many reasons why people work out; one reason is rehabilitation. They were hurt or became ill. Rehab defined: “Treat or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness or disease to as normal a condition as possible.” So some people aren’t in the gym just…
The other morning while watching the Olympics, I gazed at the Russian skating team on the podium singing jubilantly at the playing of their national anthem and I teared up for just a moment. That has never happened before. Oh, I’ve gotten teary eyed a thousand times through the years when American Olympians have stood there…
Did you start 2014 with a resolution to read your bible everyday? Or at least read it “more”? How’s that goin’ for ya? I don’t say that to criticize or make you feel bad. In fact, I hope I can encourage you! My daughter Olivia pointed to the book on the kitchen table – “Gosh Mom it’s…
Seth Godin calls this season “the dip”. He is a very wise man in respect to dreams. Wait…he’s just wise in general. End of story. He also advises people who are producing that there needs to be a “ship” deadline. And it’s easy to stand back and say he dreams with finesse and flavor, with…
tobyMac has a song that reminds of what I learned to do waaayyyy back when… It’s called “Speak Life”. And from the first time I heard it, it’s reminded me of my victory of when I started to give myself some grace. It has literally spoken life…to my heart and it has changed the way I feel about me,…
The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre is holding a special performance this Holy Week.
Mr. and Mrs. Bald Eagle are back tending their massive nest and TWO eggs!
Easter is on the way and there are plenty of services and events to check out!
