Launching with Faith
What if the alarm doesn't go off, and we don't make it to the church in time to drop off our daughter for the mission trip? It was an early morning departure time, and we had an hour drive to even get there, so our alarm was set much earlier than usual. We would have to leave our house at 4:30am. God heard my unspoken request, and awakened...
Friends. Revisited.
This post was originally published more than a year ago. I’ve been reminded in the last few days, once again, of the importance of my friends, so have decided to revisit and republish it, in honor of my friends, near and far! Those of you who are new ‘followers,’ this one’s for YOU, and I’m glad we’re friends! ENJOY!!! I’m thankful for...
Sticks and Stones…
Do you ever wonder about the power of words in the ears of a child? Words are more powerful than many imagine. Especially the negative ones! "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me!" If you're from my 'era', you heard that growing up - right? Well, I'm here to tell you, it's a lie! Today, it's called bullying,...
My ‘Whys’!
Habits are hard to break! The "will" is a strong thing! And, change is difficult. In this, the first month of the year, there are many who are, most likely, expressing those same thoughts if they made New Year's Resolutions, or lifestyle changes. We've all been there, as we've tried to break a habit, whether it's one that's actually...
Winter Jealousy!
Feeling jealous today! It's Christmas Day! Not a feeling I should have - especially today, right? Well, I'm jealous! I'm in the living room, listening to my husband's muffled voice and occasional laugh coming from the other room. He went in there to make a phone call this Christmas Day. He's calling his dad, in Arkansas. They're visiting...
Thankful
The lights on the tree are still twinkling - Funny thing - I hadn't even noticed them earlier! There was too much commotion! Happy voices! Laughter! Giggles! Commotion, yes! But, it's much too quiet now! Underneath the tree, it's unfamiliarly bare! Two trash bags are swollen with crumpled wrapping paper! The treasures once wrapped inside...
What’s Your Ark?
Recently, while reading in the Old Testament, I made some interesting discoveries. In Genesis, I saw DECEIT as the unwritten theme. Overwhelmingly so. Take a look… The serpent deceives Eve. Eve deceives Adam. Adam lies to God. Then, there’s the first murder. The earth is so corrupt at this point that God – even God – wants a DO OVER! And,...
Mama’s Hands
They held me as a newborn, as she praised God for the little girl she’d so desperately prayed for, and nearly lost. They fed and clothed and cared for me as a little girl who was so blessed to call her mine. They disciplined me when I chose wrong over right, always taking the opportunity to teach me the difference and encourage me to choose...
Welcome, I’m Elaine. I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, a choreographer of words, a challenger of the status quo, an admirer of all things colorful, and a lover of life who finds great comfort and joy in knowing I’m completely adequate to do whatever it is God calls me to do!
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