I sit on my porch in the early morning listening to the birds sing, watching my dogs explore the yard, and waiting for the still pond to awake with the timer set fountain. It is peaceful. I think, this is how life should be….calm…relatively quiet….awaiting the new … [Read more...] about One Life to Live
relationship with Christ
Here I Raise My Ebenezer
“Here I raise my ebenezer, hither by thy help I’ve come.” This refrain frequently finds its way into my mind. The soft melody is a sweet reminder. Remember how the Lord has helped you, Rachel. Remember how far you’ve come. It’s Him that has brought you here. The concept … [Read more...] about Here I Raise My Ebenezer
God Dependence: How to Stay On His Path
Everyone has wondered at one time or another why they do what they do. Or why don’t they do what they know they should do. It’s frustrating because we do know ..... we know what we should or shouldn’t do. So why don’t we? Yes there is the whole habit issue. … [Read more...] about God Dependence: How to Stay On His Path
The Importance of Rest
I do not rest easily. My husband would be the first to tell you that. I like to fill my weekends with activities, shopping, errands, working out, laundry, and any other chore I can find around my house. I struggle to rest. Even when I am sitting on the couch “resting,” I am … [Read more...] about The Importance of Rest
Living in Mystery
Radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey, used to have a popular segment called, “The Rest of the Story” in which he would give behind-the-scenes stories on fascinating bits of history, culture, or news. These background details sometimes solved a mystery or altered the way we viewed the … [Read more...] about Living in Mystery
Re-Kindle The Light of Christ
There are drops of coffee all over my new counter. As I pour, more drops slide to the light surface. Has this pot been leaking all of this time? Maybe our old pitch-dark counters hid the leak. Seeing it makes me want to fix the problem. This is a mess every time we pour. It … [Read more...] about Re-Kindle The Light of Christ