It's important to be flexible. To roll with punches. To go with the flow. I have a friend who prefers to be in control of things. To analyze all variables. To dig deep for the best possible solution. And then, to implement that finding. If everything falls into place, the day is good. If the… Continue reading Good to Have a Plan, but….
Category: Christiain living
Can’t Help But Shake My Head…
What on earth is this world coming to? That a customer service representative has to STATE at the beginning of our phone call that her goal is to maintain my dignity and not offend me. And then after we dive into their digital files to assure my payment has indeed been received, she has to… Continue reading Can’t Help But Shake My Head…
Be Strong and Courageous
Be strong and courageous. I read that several times this past week as I ventured into the Book of Joshua. How great is it that the Holy Spirit nudges a message to you through words on the page...that seem to jump OFF that page? I think it's pretty amazing. It's always exactly what I need… Continue reading Be Strong and Courageous
Giving Up the Funk
Another round of cold winter days has led to the inevitable feelings of cabin fever. Feeling unsettled. Feeling cooped up. Add to that a dose of 40-something contemplation of life. Where I've been. What I've done...and not done. Dreams delayed. Different ventures pursued. Thankfully, I remembered the key. I cracked open my Bible. Heard from… Continue reading Giving Up the Funk
How to Accomplish the 1,000,001 Things On Your Plate
My neck is tight. My shoulders tense. I have way too much on my plate. One million and one things to accomplish before it gets too late. “They” were right when they said that a mother’s job is never done. Picking up after and reminding and encouraging and loving and supporting and listening and loving… Continue reading How to Accomplish the 1,000,001 Things On Your Plate
What are YOU going to do about it? (Poem & Commentary)
Stuff. Simmer. Spread. Seek. Info gone awry. Wreaking havoc on my peace. The word is said.The word is read. But communication weak. What to do. I'm just not sure. Be quiet. Stuff it deep inside. Offense simmers... sizzles deep inside. Mind racing. Minutes multiplying. Thoughts derailing peace. Thumbs attack scrambled alphabet, reinforcements do I seek.… Continue reading What are YOU going to do about it? (Poem & Commentary)
Eyes Wide Open
I love that my sons know Jesus. I love that they have felt His peace when times are turbulent. I love that their eyes are wide open to see Him in ordinary things. When Devon was about three years old, he noticed that the space between the kitchen cupboard doors looked like...a cross. Last year,… Continue reading Eyes Wide Open
Seasons of Facebook
A novelty. Everyone's doing it. Catching up with "besties" from high school. Friend Requested. Friend Accepted. Time slipping by--seconds, in reality, hours. Post, post, post, post. LOL. Post. Hourly check-ins. Minute-to-minute updates. Can't get enough of Facebook. So great to catch up with friends. Family. A-nnoying. Taking a break. No posts. No pictures. No updates.… Continue reading Seasons of Facebook
Stretch? Yep, that’s me.
When I was a teenager, I had a nickname that pointed toward....you guessed it...my height. I towered over nearly all of my classmates at a whopping 6'3". They'd cheer for me as I played basketball or volleyball, "Way to go, Stretch!" For a while, I enjoyed the attention, especially from my older brother's "super-cute" buddies.… Continue reading Stretch? Yep, that’s me.
God’s Beauty
Sunrise at Lake Ellen in the U.P. of Michigan Northern Light Via de Cristo (a Christian retreat) Up north. The U.P. A weekend away. A break from reality. To embrace the Father's Love. Singing His Praises. Sharing inspiring stories. Moments to Reflect. Moments to Grow. To be Redeemed. To be Refreshed. All because of God's… Continue reading God’s Beauty
Rhonda D. Powers 