Christ in the Clouds

How many times have we heard someone say in the midst of a difficult situation? “Take a deep breath.” We Were Designed to Breathe Breathing is vital for us to live. One of the best-known verses in the Bible is Genesis 2:7,   And the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living soul.” This verse sets a pattern for the rest of the Bible, where breath is often equated with life itself. Breathing also illustrates our human vulnerability and complete dependence upon God. One easy experiment to show this is to try to hold our breath. For most of us, lack of air becomes painful well within a minute, and we would die in just a few more minutes if completely deprived of air. So, our breathing apparatus is one of our most vital systems—absolutely necessary to sustain us from moment to moment. Breath of God: Able to Give Life or Take it Away God , the Giver of life ( ...

This past weekend our little town of Warsaw, IN had a terrible hit....we lost 4 very well-known and loved men. *All four men were active in my home church ( Warsaw Community Church ) See article I think I may be in the wrong profession. (In fact, I'm currently waiting to step down from my current job, due to some of the requirements that have been added to what I already do...I know, some would say I'm right where He wants me. Well, I'm not totally convinced of that quite yet.)  Yet... I t seems like over and over again, God places me in positions that involve caring, encouraging, and  comforting those who have gone or are going through some kind of tragedy. This kind of "helping" has continually been difficult for me, mostly due to the fact that there has been so much death and tragedy throughout my own life (some, I probably haven't fully dealt with.). The pain I still often feel comes swelling back into my emotions, when I am faced with a simi...

 |  Autumn  |  Well, I'm finally back!! (Barely, though) I've had a new computer now for a week, as my old one went to the computer graveyard. But between finishing some major projects around the house and at work, and then catching the flu the past few days, I just wasn't able to write anything till today. (I'm still feeling a little under the weather, but at least I don't have a throbbing migraine or constantly feel like heaving!) The past few weeks have continued to be a lesson of the three "P's" for me: Prayer Patience and  Perseverance I have pursued God through prayer, even to the point of asking Him to surround my home with His angels and not let Satan have control. I had waited patiently (and still am) for God's timing to answer my prayers. He has already answered one prayer...that my mom and I were re-united in a close relationship. The second prayer I have continued to pray was to be able to have the same with my ...

Hi, all!!  Just wanted you to know, I'm still writing here on my blog, but my computer went ka-pooey on me last week. I'm writing from work, but wanted to let you know I won't be posting for at least a few more weeks.  Until then, I'm wishing you all many blessings!!

Hi everyone…        Another week has passed and yet I still feel at a loss for words to write on my blog page. I suppose I need to just let my thoughts and feelings flow and share the deeper pulse of my heart. Yet, even that seems so difficult for me to do. I’m reminded of the writings and the devotions that Ann Voskamp has shared (some her own, some are guest writers) on her blog, “A Holy Experience” . God had shown me so much whenever I read her daily posts. I’ve noticed over the years that she often poses questions (using the 5W’s and 1H) in the titles of each post. Those questions form a theme for the meat of the writing.  As summer quickly fades out and the fall season begins, I have been reflecting on not only what I have learned, but also what God is teaching me through some very difficult circumstances. Most of these lessons have been nothing short of excruciatingly difficult. Yet, as I have pulled through  each of t...