“Is Jesus enough to make up for this aching void in my soul? I do not always feel that it is so. But it is. Jesus loves me - this I know.”
-The True Woman, p. 20
No matter what that void is, He is enough to make up for it. What a powerful, redeeming truth. It [...]
Filed under: Christianity on March 31st, 2008 | 10 Comments »
thunderstorms in the forecast.
an open window.
the possibility of wearing a skirt.
frosty at sunrise, warm by noon.
smiles all around campus.
using my umbrella, ella, ella…
raindrops on the windshield.
hanging up my wool coat.
goodbye, March.
the world is a little greener.
neglected snow boots.
hope.
Filed under: Miscellaneous on March 30th, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I’ve been reading stories all week -
The days in my planner, well-intentioned, but failures.
Have there only been seven?
The last one is over, and I’m paying the price.
Yesterday night, I slept for ninety minutes.
Welcome back, insomnia - reminder of my mortality.
Maybe spring is still possible.
The van ride today was full of sunny warmth.
Now, it’s dark outside. [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing, Personal Reflection on March 29th, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Interested in starting or restarting your blog? Want to share your thoughts? Welcome to my mini-tutorial. Also see Part 1 and Part 2. Today I’m discussing blog setup.
Two of the most important elements of starting a blog are…
Choosing a name.
Choosing a host.
Choosing a name.
Pick a name that is long-lasting. In a way, your blog’s name is a [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on March 27th, 2008 | 13 Comments »
Interested in starting a blog? Want to give your current blog a fresh start? Have thoughts to share about your own blogging experience? Welcome to my mini-tutorial. Part 1 was yesterday. Today, I’m discussing the first thing to do in starting a blog:
Decide what you want your blog to be. This is important because once you know your goals, [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on March 26th, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Contrary to popular opinion, I am by no means a blogging expert. (Just kidding about the popular opinion part.) But I have definitely started my share of them. Here’s how it’s progressed:
Blogger: I was a freshman in my second semester of college when I first discovered the wonderful world of blogging through a friend. I [...]
Filed under: Books/Writing on March 25th, 2008 | 10 Comments »
If you’re like me, you spend money on things that don’t matter.
If you live in America, you spend money on things that don’t matter.
Somehow we often get lulled into this sense that we’re not wealthy here. Maybe it’s because we spend too much time watching reality TV and reading stories about the rich and famous. But [...]
Filed under: Culture on March 24th, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Today I read a post by John Piper’s son, Abraham Piper, who wrote that his son was enthralled by the fact that his homemade tomb for Jesus was empty this morning.
It reminded me. My mom teaches Sunday school to toddlers. One morning she taught about the story of the lost sheep. She gave each child [...]
Filed under: Christianity on March 23rd, 2008 | 3 Comments »
This is going to be a long story, so sit back and get comfortable!
When I mentioned my new Bible in Coming Next Week, Kaylene asked if I would explain why the English Standard is my favorite version. What a great question. I mention the ESV fairly often at Hope Road and use it for references, [...]
Filed under: Scripture on March 22nd, 2008 | 17 Comments »
I’m taking a leaf from Anne this Good Friday, and asking you, my readers, to take a moment and think about sponsoring this little girl. SHE HAS BEEN SPONSORED! Her name is Mariam. She’s six years old and lives in Tanzania, in an AIDS-affected area. Mariam has been waiting for a sponsor for over [...]
Filed under: Christianity on March 21st, 2008 | 3 Comments »
