Retreat

Missouri River, eastern border of Ponca State Park, NE

Rest, Refreshment, Restoration—

Body, Spirit, and Soul

“‘…you will call my name. You will come to me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me! I will let you find me,’ says the Lord.” Jeremiah 29:12-14 nasb

Interview with Angela D. Meyer, author of "Where Hope Starts"

Today, it is my privilege to interview good friend, fellow Wordsower, and co-contributer to “The Benefits Package,” Angela D. Meyer about the release of “Where Hope Starts” on September 14;  a story full of dreams derailed by heartache, and hope restored through redemption, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Quiet, Be still, Shhh...

“Be still, and know that I am God!...” lvb & ncv

“Cease striving and know that I am God…” nasb

“Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God…” amp

“Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God…” msg

(Psalm 46:10)

As the dust settles on emptied boxes and things find their places in our new home, the silence brings me peace and an uncanny awareness of God’s presence. The quiet also makes me aware of my alone-ness and my vulnerability to the enemy’s attacks.

A Plan and A Purpose

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord.

‘They are plans for good and not for disaster,

to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 nlt

Over the past seven months my husband and I have frequently been asked… “Why are you moving again?” “Why did you move to Montana?” On the surface, the move is because my husband accepted a new job position in a new city and state. But deep down, we both know it’s because God has a plan and a purpose for us in this place.

So, what is God’s purpose and plan for my husband and me at this time in this particular place? We don’t know yet, but we are certain we will eventually know. Why am I so confident of this?

The Old is Gone...

“…anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.

The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”

2 Corinthians 5:17 nlt

The old is gone…the new has begun

From lawn chairs, office equipment, pots and pans to keepsakes and pictures, much of our old life arrived in a big truck 10 days ago to our new house and into our new life. It took 4½ hours to unload the all of our earthly possessions. Yet, much of our old life didn’t arrive…like the safety and comfort of familiar faces and places.

This certainly hasn’t been our first move away from our childhood upbringings, but it has been the hardest.