Shaking out the rugs . . .Is that even a thing anymore?It was one of the few chores that I actually looked forward to as a child: another way to get outside and catch the breeze! My Mom would pile up all the rugs in the house before she ran the "sweeper," as we called … Continue reading Day 13: Do you hear the Shaking?
Day 12: Waiting as I Listen
I stood at the doorway with my other Fifth Grade friends, palms sweaty with excitement, arms eagerly clutching the shiny new case I had been given. Summer Band, and the chance to play an instrument had me wound up in a ball of nerves. When would the Director open the door? We listened to our … Continue reading Day 12: Waiting as I Listen
Day 11: Listen for Encouragement
When I first began this blog,I wrote from a place of obedience.I knew that God was asking me tobe transparent and write the story of my days. I could not have known how the course of my days would beShifting so soon.The Fibromyalgia diagnosis, less than a month later,was the catalyst that drew outthe sense … Continue reading Day 11: Listen for Encouragement
Day 10: Listen for New Life
Is LIFE something that we should be listening for?It's happening all around us, but sometimes we are unawareuntil a NEW LIFE breaks into our days! Psalm 139:13-17(NIV) 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know … Continue reading Day 10: Listen for New Life
Day 9: Glean and Listen Part 1
As I have been walking along this pathway of Chronic Illness, there are a few websites that have been helpful to me in gleaning information. So, on this Autumn Sunday during the #Write31Days Challenge, I am sharing some of those links with you. Today's post is shorter because I am on my way to meet my … Continue reading Day 9: Glean and Listen Part 1
Day 8: Listen for the Left Behind Ones
I had planned to share the thoughts of this post with you on a Sunday later this month, but as seems to be happening quite a lot with me, God changed the schedule on me. (Schedule? What schedule?) And as I listened to His whisper in my heart, I knew that He wanted me to hear … Continue reading Day 8: Listen for the Left Behind Ones
Day 7: Listen for Answers to the Doubt
Once again, I had a vision shaped in my mind for what this next post might be about. You see, I had chosen this verse, and worked on its accompanying graphic early on in this #Write31Days Challenge. And I had let my mind drift . . . Maybe this verse means that you will answer … Continue reading Day 7: Listen for Answers to the Doubt
Day 6: The Foundation for Listening
Where do you go for advice?Where do you look for answers when the way ahead is unclear?There is a foundation for all of our wondering, a source for words when our hearts are empty, and a fullness for days drained of all life.Image Copyright Carla Hanson, 2016God has placed in our hands a treasure of … Continue reading Day 6: The Foundation for Listening
Day 5: Listen for the Captive
I have always loved a good story.And biographies have been some of my favorites: Amy Carmichael, Corrie ten Boom, C.S. Lewis, and Elisabeth Elliot have been some of my best re-reads.How about you? Do you have a favorite storyteller? But what happens when the Media tells us their stories so often that we forget that real … Continue reading Day 5: Listen for the Captive
Day 4: Peace in the Listening
Life interrupted.I had my plans, and set out the Scriptures, but the Doctor called,and my peace was shattered. I knew this Writing Challenge would be an ADVENTURE, and I knew that God had something He wanted to say to me in this process.But I, of course, had my journey plotted out with my sugarplum fairy … Continue reading Day 4: Peace in the Listening
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