Alabaster Box

It is an unusual feeling to realize I can do nothing.
Let that soak in. I am making you wait for the next phrase. Yes, the verse continues, “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do [...]

Filed under: Reflections, Scripture on February 28th, 2009 | 10 Comments »

I did something unusual the other day. I wrote in the first space of this week in my day planner “time with God.”
You might assume me to be very devout and spiritual, but actually — when I got to thinking about it later, I am quite foolish. The fact that I must “pencil” God into [...]

Filed under: Reflections, Scripture on February 23rd, 2009 | 16 Comments »

Have you ever watched a teabag sink into a cup of steamy water and observed the strands of color glide out of the teabag and paint the water? I know I am probably insane, but I love watching tea infuse. A spicy aroma climbs out of the cup soaking the air and enhancing the practice [...]

Filed under: Reflections, Scripture, Tea on February 22nd, 2009 | 13 Comments »

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.—If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.—For the foolishness of God is wiser [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Scripture on February 19th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

While unloading the dishwasher the other day, I wiped dry one of my favorite tea mugs and prepared to place it in the cabinet. I noticed behind the rows of coffee mugs, deep in the shadows of the cabinet, the glimpse of a familiar mug I had been looking for. Reaching far back into the [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Reflections, Scripture on February 18th, 2009 | 15 Comments »

We had such a beautiful sunrise this morning. Rays of warm sunshine spilled into every window of the house, as if gleefully urging sleepy people to wake up and explore the new day. I was glad to see it and enjoy it’s warmth.
It seems that as much as I try to make time for blogging [...]

Filed under: Quotes, Reflections on February 16th, 2009 | 7 Comments »

John Piper spoke to my heart this morning. I have been wrestling within myself lately fighting back the sometimes overwhelming desire for marriage. This longing is so strong, and yet I do desire for true contentment in the Lord with or without a husband. But many times, I lose the battle God wants me to [...]

Filed under: My Life, Reflections, Singleness on February 13th, 2009 | 13 Comments »