Archive for November, 2005

I Get To

Wednesday, November 16th, 2005

I read this a few weeks ago in Disciplines of a Godly Man, about Robertson McQuilkin, the former President at Columbia International University. It is his resignation letter, served when his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It moved me, and I want my life to emulate his.
Twenty-two years is a long time, but then again, [...]

backtracking

Monday, November 14th, 2005

a lost post from september.
After snuggling deep into a wool sweater all day yesterday (and avoiding puddles, having perpetually damp hair, and a chill affecting my spine), I am very happy to see today’s forecast: 68 and sunny. I think I’ll make sure to be outside a bit today.
I woke up at 7:00 this morning, [...]

sunday reflections

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

I forget how intimately acquainted He is with all of my ways. I remember common grace, but I forget that He extends His mercy to me in my particular moment of need. I underestimate His ability to fill my emptiness before I even have time to notice the gaping hole. He’s so good, so perfect, [...]

daily doings

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

A two-day shopping trip with my mom and a sister–the anticipated event of my pre-holiday season–is over. We shopped from the time the doors opened till the last door closed for two days and came home with a Caravan full of packages. When it comes to shoppers, we are the real deal! My favorite moments [...]

november 7

Monday, November 7th, 2005

Afternoons this time of year are so strange. An hour ago, I was so cheered by the bright sunshine pouring through all of our windows. Now, long shadows cast gray light, and it doesn’t look like afternoon anymore: it’s dusk.
Well, only one thing to do-start cooking and make this place cozy with the aromas of [...]

2 Cor 4

Saturday, November 5th, 2005

I read this today and noticed this for the first time.
Even Paul, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, third heaven guy, had his days when he just didn’t get it. And even when that happened, he never despaired. What a great example.
I love these moments, these glimpses into our heroes and their real-life Christianity. I love [...]