Funny Friday: In Case of Fire
In case of fire…we’re all going to die! Um…Yeah. Would YOU pull the alarm?!
“…We’re sure to die! We’re all going to perish—all of us!” Number 17:17 (ISV)
Funny Friday: In Case of Fire
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God Is Our Rock
God Is Our Rock
“No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” 1 Samuel 2:2 (NLT)
We are living in a time where so much is going on around us. It’s a world of change, unsettling events and circumstances, and things going awry all around. We face disturbing political conditions, natural disasters, crime, death, racial tensions, unstable economies, moral corruption and breakdown, and the list could go on and on. Quite honestly it’s pretty depressing. We need something steady and calm to ground us in times like these. We need a firm foundation in a shifty world.
Quite honestly the same could probably be said for many generations. I’m sure they felt much the same in biblical times as well. So, we can lean on the same principles that gave them rest and peace in unsettling times. One such principle is that God is our rock. He is strong, dependable, never shifting or changing, always there to protect and shield us from the storms of this world.
Here are some of the characteristics of rocks that help us understand how God is our rock:
Funny Friday: Sit down!
Funny Friday: Sit down!
I saw this posted on Instagram the other day. Is this really an issue?! …that we need to tell people to sit down to use the toilet instead of standing on it?
“Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.”” John 6:10a (NIV)
Remember the Biscuits and Don’t Give Up
Remember the Biscuits and Don’t Give Up
This past week my sister, Shawna, shared something with me that she posted on Facebook. It was so insightful and helpful that I got her permission to share it here on my blog as well. I think many of you might find it encouraging and helpful too. God showed her that just because it looks like nothing is going right, that it doesn’t mean there isn’t peace, a place of rest, or a promise still there waiting just past the problem. I hope that you will “remember the biscuits”, and don’t give up the next time you are tempted to throw in the towel.
Shawna’s biscuit story (9/29/16)
So my day started out like this:
Having a rough mental kind of morning, kids fighting, worries building, heart hurting, etc. etc. etc.
I decided that before I get to work, I’ll take some extended time out for me and God. I will enjoy this beautiful fall morning by doing my quiet time on the front porch today in a sweater (cuz today you actually need one!), a cup of coffee (and it’s #nationalcoffeeday), and some hot jellied biscuits.
I cook my biscuits, make my coffee, and grab my sweater.
On my way out the front door to go renew my mind, soul, and spirit, my dog trips me. Jellied biscuits fly out of my hand all over the door and floor, and coffee spilled all over me and soaked my sweater.
At this point I want to cry and give up. I’m on the verge of doing just that when a thought occurred. If I give up then I’m letting the devil win. And I’m letting him steal my plan, purpose, and peace from me.
So as much as I want to do something else, Continue reading
Funny Friday: Pumpkin Spice Charmin
Funny Friday: Pumpkin Spice Charmin
It’s fall y’all! A friend told me about seeing this Pumpkin Spice Charmin image the other day. Unfortunately, there will be no pumpkin spice toilet paper anytime soon according to Charmin’s tweet back in 2014. Still, it’s a funny concept nonetheless!
“…for the harvest time has come.” Mark 4:29b
When You Are Wronged, Stay On God’s Side
When You Are Wronged, Stay On God’s Side
With the recent events (fatal police shootings, protests and riots) going on in our nation, and even in my hometown of Tulsa, I’ve been pretty disheartened lately. I hurt for the mistreatment of human beings. It’s upsetting to see the blatant disrespect for authority. My heart breaks for those who have lost loved ones. I hurt for those who are making poor choices that will forever change their lives and the lives of their families. It’s discouraging to see those who are blinded by the devil’s lies.
I have felt my heart breaking for all sides. My spirit is heavy that there are even “sides” to begin with. Then, which “side” is right? Maybe both? Maybe neither? I’ve come to the conclusion that there is only ONE right side: God’s side. If we side with God, we will never go wrong.
I was very torn about whether or not I should even write about these current events for fear someone would believe that I’m taking sides. Quite frankly I don’t want to even begin to speculate who was right or who was wrong. From where I stand, I can probably find rights and wrongs on both sides. Nevertheless, I wasn’t there. I wasn’t personally involved. I don’t have all the facts. However, God WAS there. God DOES have all of the facts. We will never go wrong when we look to and lean on Him for guidance and answers. I know it sounds all flowery and pretty and is much easier said than done. Regardless of how difficult though, it’s the right thing to do. So I guess I AM taking a side. I’m taking God’s side.
Personal reflection
As I spent time reading my bible and listening to podcasts over the past week, parts of the story of David kept coming up here and there. I know enough by now to pay attention to repeated themes because more often than not, it’s God speaking to me or trying to get a message across to me. I prayed and asked God if He was trying to tell me something. Nothing came to mind at that moment. So I wrote a note in my journal: “David—repeated theme”.
I continued to spend a lot of time in prayer for and about the recent shootings, protests and riots. I’ve prayed for our leaders, for godly justice to be done, for the families, for wrong mindsets, and for the overall situation in general. Additionally, I even asked God, “How do we fix this? Where do we even start?” Then, I heard in my heart, “Look at David.” My next thought was “Ooooh…THAT’S why David keeps coming up!” After that I thought, “Wait a minute. David? What does David have to do with anything that’s going on in our country right now?” The answer… Continue reading
Funny Friday: My Name is No
Funny Friday: My Name is No
So, I thought it would be fun to mess with the guys at Which Wich? at lunch this week. The first thing that popped in my head when I saw “My Name” was “My Name is No”! I’m not quite sure if they thought it was as funny as I did! 🙂 Especially when they just said with a straight face “No, your sandwich is ready.” Maybe they weren’t familiar with the song??
I guess I felt a little better after I posted the pic on Twitter and they replied…
“She conceived again and bore a daughter. And the LORD said to him, “Call her name No Mercy, for I will no more have mercy on the house of Israel, to forgive them at all.” Hosea 1:6 (ESV)
Funny Friday: I’m Outstanding
Funny Friday: I’m Outstanding
I’m going to stand outside. So if anyone asks, I’m outstanding. 😛
“So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NET)