Life’s A Journey #19: Same Story and Another Day; BUT God…
"It feels like the same story and just another day...BUT GOD is not done with me yet." - Stacy Turley Fear...doubt...imposter syndrome...procrastination...maybe next week...too busy...negative self-talk...resistance...it's been so long...who cares anyway... These are...
In The Word #26 – Waiting for the Pour-Over
I was making my coffee this morning using one of those portable, pour over tools...you know what I mean, right? It makes one cup at a time. The process is slow and steady. During my wait I was rocking and swaying from side to side. Likely due in part from the comfort...
In The Word #25: PRAYING SCRIPTURE – 2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17
16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, 17 comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NIV) PRAYING SCRIPTURE: Thank...
In The Word #24: PRAYING SCRIPTURE – Ephesians 2:8-9
"God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this. It is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it." Ephesians 2:8-9 PRAYER: Abba, Father, You are LOVE. And through...
In The Word #23: Hope in the Trials
Pat and I in Frisco, CO – September 2023
Life’s Journey #17 – Update on New Meds After 3 Months
It's been three MONTHS since my last update! On June 21, 2023, I posted Life's Journey #16 - New Meds / New Challenges to share with you my choice to try a new drug for my autoimmune disease. I can't believe it has been that long! Today was my first...
In The Word #22: PRAYING SCRIPTURE: Psalm 37:4
SCRIPTURE JOURNALING: "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." ~Psalm 37:4 (ESV) PRAYING SCRIPTURE: Abba Father. What does it mean to "delight myself" in You? When I am delighted in other things or other people, I want to be with...
In The Word #21: PRAYING SCRIPTURE – Romans 8:28
SCRIPTURE JOURNALING: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." ~Romans 8:28 PRAYING SCRIPTURE: Lord, You know me so well! You know all my strengths, weaknesses, gifts and hang-ups....
In The Word #20: PRAYING SCRIPTURE – Introduction
WHAT IS PRAYER? Praying...what does it mean exactly? Is there a method to prayer? How do I do it and what do I say? Is there a right or wrong way to pray? I know God is not a vending machine where I only come to Him when I want something. ...
In The Word #19: Freedom from Prisons
MY STRUGGLE: In my mid-30s I was in prison. This was not a prison made of concrete and metal bars. It was a prison made of flesh and bone...skin and appearances. It was the prison of my own body. My prison was a struggle with body image, comparison to others, and...
In The Word #18: Thankful by Caedmon’s Call
On Monday, I was sitting at one of my favorite coffee shops and I heard a song on the cafe's sound system. It was peppy...and wiggly! (My dear husband teases me about my "wiggle songs". I can't help but wiggle when the tune is just right!) I thought to myself, "I LIKE...
Life’s Journey #16 – New Meds / New Challenges
Last week was a big week for Pat (my dear husband) and I. We had a video call with my doctor to determine if this is the right time to move on to a new drug...a stronger treatment for my autoimmune disease Cicatricial Pemphigoid. I have been having...