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Out of the Valley

August 11, 2014

We sometimes have deep struggles in life. They seem like they can go on for days, months and sometimes years. Here we are always serving others and no one is there to serve us. Not that we would tell anybody that we’re in need, of course.

And sometimes all it takes is a little change in perspective to see our blessings and our purpose.

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:9-10 ESV) Continue Reading…

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Listen When He Prompts

August 7, 2014

I was trying to make the effort to wake early {thanks to Planet Mommyhood} and to spend time with the Lord and to get some other things done that I normally let slide. But the night before I was plain exhausted. I had already been waking early for a couple days and it was beginning to wear on me. I had already decided I would sleep in.

The next morning God awoke me at 5:30am. I laid there debating with myself. I could fall back asleep and grab a few more zzzz’s which would probably making me a better person to deal with. Or I could haul myself out of bed and go downstairs, out to the deck and enjoy some Bible time, prayer and worship. I want you to know that I really was struggling. My flesh wanted sleep, but my soul desired to be fed. Ugh, why can’t those two ever get along.

I went down, grabbed a coffee and headed outdoors.

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In Blessings, Encouragement hearing His voice, listen and obey, listen to God, praying together

A Higher Standard

August 6, 2014

I’ve recently been called out for being too judgmental of pastors. Assuming this person isn’t the only person I know who thinks this of me I thought I’d go ahead and lay it all out there.

She’s right.

I am very, very, very judgmental of pastors or anybody who teaches scripture. Whether that be by books, blogs, anywhere. Continue Reading…

In Encouragement

I am a Royal Mess

August 5, 2014

I love writing. It is not something I ever thought I would succeed in. I didn’t see myself writing a book. Ever. Blogging, to me, is just journaling. I’ve been blogging since 1999 when I was a brand new Christian. So when I felt the Lord leading me to journal publicly with Eucharisteo.com I was a little hesitant. I’ve been burned before. I’ve been attacked on my blogs. From people close to me and from people I didn’t know at all. One even sent a Jehovah’s Witness Bible to my children. How did they get my address? So, to be honest with you, I live in fear. Lots of fear. I wonder if what I say matters. I fear that I’m leading people down a wrong path because I’m not as biblically sound as others. I fear being hurt by other people. I’m very sensitive. Obviously, I don’t allow comments on the majority of the posts. I wonder how many people are perturbed by my mess of writing. My english teachers would be crying. I fear that my honest writing would hurt others. I worry about not following the rules of blogging. My husband is a master at social media, it’s his job, so I know what I’m *supposed* to do. I know my posts should be so many words long and what kind of tags to use and where and how to post to social media sites. But you know what?

“I’m not going to play by their rules anymore” -Phil, Groundhog’s Day Continue Reading…

In Encouragement