"buuuzzzz, buzzz." "Who's that?" I ask. It's not my business. I don't especially care. I'm just being nosy (usually because I'm bored.) My husband's reply is often, "It's Jesus." I roll my eyes. He smirks. It's our bit. But sometimes when we play that little game, I think about how nice it would be to get a text from Jesus. He doesn't need to say anything in particular. It'd just be nice to be reminded that Jesus is thinking of me. That's He's with me and wants to talk. Anytime. Continue Reading
The Farmer’s Principle – Reaping What We Sow {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
“You have a magical green thumb, daddy!” “No, I don’t. I just take care of my plants, that’s all. I was but a little boy when my dad taught me a valuable lesson. We didn’t have much money, so father planted vegetables in our backyard. One day, I was helping him sow some seeds. I had just placed some in the ground, put dirt back in the hole and was patting it with my small hands, when he said something I’ll never forget: ‘You are responsible for everything you sow, son. If you don’t water Continue Reading
Blind Obedience: The Ultimate Faith Test {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Friends, We will not have a Link up party next Wednesday, July 25th. We will resume our linkup with Bethany on the first Wednesday in August (08/01). Please linkup with us below! Patricia When my youngest daughter was little, she would get very upset when I called her out for disobeying. I remember my then 4-year old toddler's big hazel eyes would fill with the biggest tears, as she sincerely and somberly promised: "I am sawee, mommy. I won't do it again!" I knew she meant it. But if you Continue Reading
Interview: Made Like Martha {LINKUP Party & Book Give Away!}
It is with great pleasure that Recharge Wednesday features an interview with my friend Katie Reid about her awesome new book, Made Like Martha. Join us below and leave a comment to encourage Katie and for a chance to win a copy of her book. Linkup with us and share your latest blog with our audience! In His wonderful love, Patricia (one who is certainly Made Like Martha!) What drew you to write a book about the story of Mary and Martha? What is unique about your interpretation of Continue Reading
Absolutely NOTHING Happens by Chance {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Do you have any idea of the details of circumstances that had to happen from the beginning of time, so you would be exactly who you are, where you are, at this point in history? The question lingered in my mind while the preacher continued his sermon. I don’t remember who said it, if I heard it on TV, radio or at church. All I remember is that the question made me reminisce details from my life story which helped shape my character, direct my path and prepare me to do what I do Continue Reading
Happy (In)Dependence Day! {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Obesity isn’t just an issue of bodyweight. Biblically, God used the less-PC term “fat” to describe a condition of excess unto spoiling. He described Israel this way: “Israel soon became fat and unruly; the people grew heavy, plump, and stuffed! Then they abandoned the God who had made them; they made light of the Rock of their salvation.” –Deuteronomy 32:15 A life of ease had Israel so privileged they became entitled, addicted to excess, spoiled. Unhappy with any sort of restraint or Continue Reading
