Not Feeling the Job Satisfaction

“For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow.”‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:33‬ ‭ If the job were open, would the posting look something like this? ‘Must be supremely loving, kind, and considerate. In-depth knowledge of the sciences, mathematical principles, languages, biochemical engineering, administration, and the arts required. Personal wealth must be boundless, and generosity a

Dressed for Success

“Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:10‬ ‭ Ever dressed for success? Maybe you had an important job interview. Maybe you wanted to impress your boyfriend’s family. Your first day in a new job, a blind date, a special occasion – any

The Snooze Button

“On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2:2-3‬ ‭ The picture of God in a hammock with a cold drink

Did You Take Your Happy Pill?

“Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1:31‬ ‭ Ok. We need to talk. Let’s discuss seratonin, shall we?? You know – that chemical material that gets released at times in your body. It travels through

On Repeat

“So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1:27‬ ‭ “If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – “ Do you ever repeat yourself? I do. But that may be more a symptom of forgetfulness than

Caught in a Trap

“…for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3:26‬ ‭ That was odd. I mean, I’ve never had THAT happen before. I was leaving the house to go to work. Normal, so far. I pulled the door shut behind me. Ditto. How many times have I

Frozen Over

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:3‬ ‭ It froze last night. The ‘annual’ plants (those that live out their entire life cycle in one year) are toast. But the perennials – they can handle a little frost with a much

Copy Caper

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭ Drat. I did it again. I just flipped the light switch, even

Biking Blind

“But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here! ””‭‭Matthew‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭ Pitch black. I didn’t know pitch black could be like that – so dark, the darkness almost grabbed you with oily fingers. I couldn’t find my bearings. My balance felt off. I tried to continue

While We Wait

“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27:14‬ ‭ So. Exciting. Can’t wait for those red boots. Ok. They aren’t here yet. *weeks go by* They’ll be here shortly. I know it. *months go by* Ok. I didn’t know then that they were coming from China. I