What I’m…

I’ve been wanting to write…but having a hard time coming up with anything. We’ve gotten into a bit of a groove around here which has been nice. My mind and spirit have felt lighter and less anxious lately, which I am so thankful for! Not to say that the darker/fearful thoughts don’t come…but it’s been less. So, with that in mind, I thought I would just write about a few things I’m doing/enjoying lately.

  • What I’m Reading:  I usually have several books going at the same time. Some I’m reading to myself and some I’m reading to the kids. I was reading a lot to my three middle kids for school, but right before Covid-19 became a household term, we finished that part of their curriculum. So, now we are just reading through books that I pick or from the what the kids are interested in.

Here’s what I’m reading to the kids:

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, By W. Phillip Keller

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While I’m pretty sure a lot of this is going over my kids heads (as it did when my mom read it to me when I was young), it’s so good and very applicable to the times we are currently living.

Amon’s Adventure By Arnold Ytreeide

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We got started on this story a little late to be done by Easter, but all my kids are enjoying this book!

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit By Judith Kerr

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This is another childhood favorite and since we just finished studying WW2, it seemed like a great next read.

Now the books I’m reading. I usually have a non-fiction and a fiction book going. I only just started both of these, so I can’t give a full recommendation yet.

Gospel Treason: Betraying the Gospel with Hidden Idols By Brad Bigney

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I don’t know about you, but these last few weeks have brought me face-to-face with some idols in my own heart. So, it seemed like a great time to get into this book.

The Island By Victoria Hislop

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Historical fiction is my favorite and I’m enjoying this one so far!

  • What I’m wearing:

If you’re looking for something that maybe makes you feel like you tried but is crazy comfortable…this jumpsuit is for you. I bought it last year and I still love it! It’s perfect for your staying at home wardrobe.

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And that’s it for tonight!

Our Foundation

“When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants,

it is I who keep steady its pillars.”Psalm 75:3

This verse jumped out at me the other day in my devotions. Our world feels very topsy turvy right now with the ever changing mandates and new information, and cancellations, and quarantine rules. It feels unsteady.

Because I’m a nerd, I started researching and found out that the ancient Hebrew idea of the world was that it was held up by pillars.

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That second paragraph says this: “The world was viewed as a disk floating on the waters, secured or moored by pillars…” 

With that in mind, it brought new meaning to the verse. Picturing the world as balancing on pillars, which may feel precarious at times…

but God is the One holding it and He is immovable. Unchanging. Constant.

No matter the uncertainties in our minds…and no matter the outcome…and no matter even what our feelings say…

He alone is our firm foundation.

He will not change.

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**Thought I would share another song that I often have on repeat: