Power Outage
My first clue was the automatic garage door opener wouldn't work, and then as I walked to the front door I noticed the outdoor yard lights weren't on, and yet my neighbors had power. A voice inside of me began to say "caution" as I put my key in the door, only to discover it already unlocked. That inner voice began screaming "go back," and this time I listened. Fortunately, it turned out to be a tear in the main power line to our home; a fixable thing.
Rest Well
Shh…don't tell anyone I said this, but…I slept really well last night because Russ happened to be out of town. Yep, I said it! I sleep better when I'm “sleepin' single in a double bed” (well actually a queen size)! I do less tossing and turning, and do more of the deep sleep known to allow for restorative sleep.
Fried Brain
Have you ever had one of those brain-fry moments when nothing new can be learned or decided upon and nothing old can be recalled? I'm having one of those episodes right now. So much new information to learn at my job; formats, policies, names, locations, deadlines, personalities, campaigns, etc. Lord, I'm 44 and I know you can teach an old dog new tricks, but I do need a little extra assistance!
Pray to the Father
During the thirty-three years Jesus spent on this earth, He spent a lot of time praying to His Father, and He instructed us to do the same. Notice He didn’t tell us to pray to Him (Jesus); He told us to pray to the Father in His (Jesus’) name. There’s a difference, and sometimes we miss it.
Stillness in the Chaos
Stillness. The trees in the forest on a humid summer’s day echo the stillness of the earth. It’s peaceful, tranquil, relaxing and quiet. Yet, in the 21st century, stillness is almost unheard of. The modern family is employed by demanding, stressful jobs, has one or two kids in one or two extra-curricular sports or activities and is busy trying to juggle the responsibilities of home ownership, a declining economy and marriage. And the juggle is becoming a struggle.
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