Alabaster Box

What are some things you simply must have to start your day off right? Well, one of my necessities is brewing downstairs and the other is sitting on the end table beside me. A hot cup of tea puts the “good” in my morning, but the leather-bound book at my elbow filled with underlines and [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Scripture, Tea on January 6th, 2010 | 5 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 »

This is such a great subject to send to the archives just yet. So I thought I would attempt to add a few more insights and verses today. This subject is close to my heart, but even closer to the reality of my daily personal struggles. And despite my biased assumption that I have mastered [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Reflections, Scripture on January 12th, 2009 | 4 Comments »

“If you are one of God’s children, there is something in your life that will not wear out. In fact, it has the amazing capacity to be new day after day after day. Scripture says that God’s mercies are ‘New every morning.’
Now, you know you need mercy, because you know you need forgiveness and help. [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Quotes, Scripture on November 28th, 2008 | 8 Comments »

Have you ever had one of those days in which the moment you open your eyes in the morning you feel just rotten – and you don’t know why? Believe me, I have. Going over yesterday’s happenings and last night’s sleep quality brings no comfort or explanation. So you move through your day with the [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Reflections, Scripture on November 17th, 2008 | 10 Comments »

A few days ago, Heather wrote to me asking an important and relevant question:
I was wondering if you have done a post in the past about how you do your quiet time?  I am a new Christian- just over a year since my spiritual birthday and I am at a loss for how to go about having [...]

Filed under: Devotional Life, Reflections, Scripture on November 3rd, 2008 | 7 Comments »