Category: Life Lessons

Set your Hearts

Set your Hearts

So, I’ve been studying Colossians for the past few months in the ladies’ Bible Study I host, and this week we talked about Col. 3:1-11 and setting your heart and mind on Christ and not on earthly things. Said another way, keep an eternal perspective instead of focusing on your present circumstances. What really matters […]
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With Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving

It’s been a harder season. But Philippians 4 says that in every situation, with thanksgiving, we should present our requests to God. My Bible study group recently studied through that passage and in the chapter before, Paul is talking about pressing on to take hold, forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, […]
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Taim Kamap Bos Bilong Mi

Taim Kamap Bos Bilong Mi

Elina, my PNG friend who has helped me with my house for almost 5 years, says, “Olgeta taim mi kam insait, taim i sa kamap bos bilong mi.” It means, “when I come inside (meaning the center where I live) time becomes my boss.” It’s so interesting that in our Western mindset, time is our […]
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This is the Day that the Lord has Made

This is the Day that the Lord has Made

originally sent April 18, 2023 A few weeks ago, I was watching through the Ethnos Bible Institute videos about Wisdom Literature, including Ecclesiastes. While it’s not the most encouraging book, I liked how the teacher summarized a few things. He said something to the effect of, today is the day that the Lord has made—not […]
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Joy, gladness not based on circumstance

Joy, gladness not based on circumstance

Joy:  gladness not based on circumstances So when I first moved into this apartment, after three years of living in other peoples’ houses, I was super glad to have a place that I could decorate and make my own. The Lord provided abundantly what I needed to make it a home I like and can […]
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Do not merely listen, think on, ponder

Do not merely listen, think on, ponder

Originally sent out September 18, 2022 So, I’m doing a Bible Study through the book of 1 Peter with some incredible, godly women.  Women who challenge me with their love, understanding and remembrance of God’s Word. Two ladies join us online from tribal locations and nine of us are meeting in my house, but it […]
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Rooted

Rooted

Rooted Something that I’ve discovered recently is that just about every plant you cut off and put in water here will sprout roots. At first, I’m a little hesitant to cut something off and potentially kill it, but I’ve found that this way I can create a whole indoor honey jar garden without paying a […]
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Grow to Know Him Better

Grow to Know Him Better

The Year in Review Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and apparently there’s something called Boxing Day in there too?  I pray that you too were abundantly blessed during your holiday season and that those blessings, rather than being an end in themselves were a spotlight on the goodness and faithfulness of your loving […]
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The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

Originally sent June 16, 2021 Changing Seasons Things have changed a bit since I last wrote . . . ever since I made the decision in mid-May to come home for the summer, it’s been full speed ahead!  Since I was due to switch houses anyway, it seemed like a good time to pack everything […]
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At His Feet

At His Feet

To Rest at His Feet (originally written May 1, 21) I love seeing God at work in and through people, and lately I’ve been super excited at the ways the Lord is using me— not because I’m special or overly-skilled in some way.  Let it be an encouragement to you that He can and wants […]
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