"But [the Lord] said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)I walked into my local YMCA today after an almost three months' absence. I was met by one of my "Y" friends there. Kelly (not her real name) has been a companion … [Read more...] about How Much to Say?
Archives for August 2008
Time Flies
"Sons [and daughters] are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him." Psalm 127:3 (NIV)I forced myself out of bed at the sound of Rob's urging this morning, realizing that my summer schedule was over. Today was a big day--I am officially the mother of a middle schooler! Tell me it isn't so. I can't be old enough to have a child in sixth grade, can I? Then I went over to the … [Read more...] about Time Flies
Thundering Heaven on Our Knees
"So it is with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name."John 16:22-23 (NIV)One year after our arrival in the Congo in 1978, my parents started the first of three Bible colleges on our mission station of … [Read more...] about Thundering Heaven on Our Knees
Truly Satisfied
"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days." Psalm 90:14"Mama, if you get me Annie, I won't ask for anything else for my birthday this year," my youngest, almost-eight-year-old daughter informed me the other day."Honey, we already have a puppy; I don't think we need another dog to take care of." [I don't need another dog to take care … [Read more...] about Truly Satisfied
Laughing at Fear
I kept hearing a voice calling to me, but I couldn't make out who it was that was saying my name repeatedly. I turned over in my dream and was instantly awake. I realized that the voice in the darkness was my roommate's terrified whisper. "Shawn...Shawn...Shawwwwnnnn..." I groggily answered her with a sleepy, "What's the matter, Cindy?" "Don't you hear that "ping" … [Read more...] about Laughing at Fear
A Carefully Laid Net
"My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it." Psalm 57:6 (NLT)It was February 1996 and I was looking at a small plastic stick's window which had a pink plus sign in its middle. My heart did a flip-flop in my chest! I had dreamed of this moment for almost three years since Rob and I had said … [Read more...] about A Carefully Laid Net