Looking back over my posts from previous “no dairy, no sugar” fasts, I have been reminded of how graciously patient the Lord is with me. Time after time, He stoops down to encourage my heart even though I may be lagging. But He never stops pursuing as He lovingly draws me to Himself. And in … Continue reading Looking Back (Day 26)
NEW LIFE (Day 25)
In the Bible the Psalms is a book of Hebrew poetry containing hymns of praise as well as laments. Featured parallelisms are articulated through repetition, variation, or contrast. There are deep and raw emotions being expressed as the writers share their outlooks. David wrote many of these weighty, at his “wits end,” laments. In Psalm … Continue reading NEW LIFE (Day 25)
Crooked and Perverse (Day 24)
Every day we hear something or see something that reminds us we are right on track with what the Bible has been saying all along. In the Apostle Paul’s day, he instructed for every believer to live blamelessly amidst a crooked and perverse generation of men and women. Their faithful service in such difficult times … Continue reading Crooked and Perverse (Day 24)
Timely Correspondence from Prison (Day 23)
Day 23 of my “no dairy, no sugar” fast As I sat trying to decide which direction to go – as far as my post for today is concerned – I received an email from my nephew in prison. Recently, I’ve encountered issues with the mail not getting to him and being returned with a … Continue reading Timely Correspondence from Prison (Day 23)
Not being Outwitted! (Day 22)
In yesterday’s post, Pushing My Panic Buttons, I shared how anxiety easily mounts into panic attacks if we are not on guard. We focused on 1 Peter 5:8 where the Apostle instructs us to be ALERT and “clear-headed.” If we are filled with anxious thoughts, fretting, worries of any kind, we will not be “clear-headed” … Continue reading Not being Outwitted! (Day 22)
Pushing My Panic Buttons ☹ (Day 21)
Day 21, “no sugar, no dairy” fast For years, my panic buttons were pushed quite effectively. Anxiety and panic attacks wreaked havoc in my early adult years and then again through menopause. But lately, I can say with freedom, I have found relief. Yet the panic buttons can resurface when you least expect. Just when … Continue reading Pushing My Panic Buttons ☹ (Day 21)
The Mind, the center of Life? (Day 20)
Day 20, “No dairy, No sugar fast”: Spring has sprung! What a beautiful breezy, Sunday! It is the first day of spring and another day of gathering to worship with the body of Christ! Today was a double blessing! After I finished greeting at the welcome desk at our place of worship, we hopped right … Continue reading The Mind, the center of Life? (Day 20)
You are right! We must do as you say! (Day 19)
Another world-shaking announcement came across all my media devices! Sometimes I just want to jump in my bed and cover my head! It feels like life will never be right again. It is so true that what one parent thinks is fine for their children to participate in or watch on the big screen or … Continue reading You are right! We must do as you say! (Day 19)
Loving God with All My Mind (Day 18)
Some years ago, I read a stirring booklet entitled, Loving God with All My Mind by Julie Ackerman Link. As a popular author for Our Daily Bread she published several books and articles which encourage setting our mind on things above and not of this earth. It brought a transforming message to my heart. The … Continue reading Loving God with All My Mind (Day 18)
What type of tree are you? (Day 17)
No dairy, no sugar fast Five years ago, when we moved into our present home, we planted a River Birch in our front lawn. At the beginning it was not much bigger than a twig and I feared that my lack of knowledge would end its life. A couple of times I fought bug infestation. … Continue reading What type of tree are you? (Day 17)
The Scarlett Road 