Lesson Learned in the Sand

The Wednesday Girls have returned and I feel confident in saying that a good time was had by all! The combination of good girlfriends, Jesus and the beach brings the term “religious experience” to a new level – one that has us going about our...

Ruined

You may have realized by now that I am a wordy kind of girl. I like words. A lot. Since God obviously knows this, He seems to have taken to communicating with me through the use of words lately.  Now, I don’t mean that He’s using audible words to get me to...
Everyday Reality

Everyday Reality

Yesterday, I packed the tools of my quiet respite at the beach – my Bible and commentaries, my bible studies and books, candles and bubble bath, tea bags, comfy jammies, beachwear, Ipod and four-legged sidekick, and headed home.  The beach-side restaurants,...

What's in a Name? – An Addendum

Since I posted about the Names of God a couple of days ago, more of them have been popping in my head.  That list was, by no means, comprehensive!  I especially love the Hebrew names of God in the Old Testament.  Just uttering them aloud makes me feel safe, due to the...

Song on the Surf

Last night, I watched the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico. As I was getting settled in my beach chair, Ipod on shuffle, this song began to play. With the unparalleled sound of the rolling tide in the background, the words spoke to my soul.Even if my toes were wiggling...

What's in a Name?

I’m sitting alone in a lovely little condo at the beach.  Well, I’m not completely alone; I am joined on the sofa by my number one canine pal, Riley.  I’m over here due to the graciousness of my friend Jennifer, who owns this condo, and a strong...