We seemed to take the wrong turn every time. We had Lola (my GPS) but she was confusing us and we were obviously easily confused. Karen and I were on unfamiliar roads and what seemed natural to us was not the best way. Lola had mapped a plan. She knew where we needed to be. But, when she said turn here we turned there almost every time. One thing about Lola…she can take me…
Do you think those of us who like to plan are actually trying to control life? Beth Moore says trying to control life is like walking around with a leash…with no dog in it. I am a planner. Actually it is a part of my spiritual gift of administration. Jeff Carver of spiritualgiftstest.com defines this gift, “The Greek word for the spiritual gift of administration is Kubernesis. It carries the idea of someone who guides and directs…
It was dark as I frantically groped under the covers. In that half-awake half-asleep state, I quickly became alert. Where could it be? I had received it at school. The man had visited our classroom to tell us about Jesus and give us a Bible – a Gideon Bible. I had slept with it in my hand every night since – like a security blanket or favorite stuffed animal. How did I get so easily…
As I stood in the bathroom after getting dressed, I thought, I am stuffed. It was a couple of days after Christmas and I know you understand that feeling. I felt like I could feel the food in my throat, although I knew it wasn’t there. These feelings came at an interesting time. I was praying for God to help me discover my focus for the year. Something a bit different from making resolutions. What…
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