I’ve never felt completely comfortable with my name. I’ve joked for years that I’m looking forward to the day when Jesus hands me a white stone with my new name on it. Maybe it’s because I really was supposed to be a Douglas rather than an Andrea which has been shortened to Andy. Jesus often changed peoples names. Simon became …
Morning Pursuit
Morning Clouds, Beverly, MA by Kim Andrist Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8 Sea Gull in the Sunrise, Kim Andrist Sometimes God seems so far away. And then…He gives you this: …
Give it Away
“Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped …
The "M" Word
Moods. I’ve never considered myself a moody person, but I remember the day when my mom told my best friend as they pow-wowed about my quick engagement to Mike, that I was moody. I was offended. Me? I’m not the “M” word. I’m very even tempered and rational. Okay…well, maybe most of the time I am. But I admit once in a while …
Lessons Around Us
Gently bring your attention back to Me whenever it wanders away. I look for persistence–rather than perfection–in your walk with Me. ~Jesus Calling, June 23 Persistence rather than perfection. Kind of like potty-training a puppy. (exhausted smile) Where can you find lessons from God in your life? Is it in the faithfulness of the sunrise? His provision for the birds? …