Random Musings

If you know me, you know that I love a good story of redemption. Books or movies that fail to redeem something broken in the story line often leave me feeling flat and unsatisfied. I love grace and I'm so thankful for it (because Heaven knows I need it!). And also, if you know me, or have been around me recently, you also know that God is weaving a beautiful story of redemption in my life. It's more than I could have hoped for and better than I dared to dream. I'm so happy and completely overwhelmed that God has chosen to show His favor and grace in the way that He is right now for me. As a church, we've been reading through the Bible. Our plan is to read through it together in a year. We've just made it through Leviticus and I was struck by how many times the word "redeem" is used. From the beginning, God has been working for our redemption. He's been showing His grace and favor and giving us a way out. It's an amazing and overwhelming t...

It never seems to fail that once I start something new or make a commitment to a goal, distractions multiply and seem to come out of the woodwork! Take today for instance... Somehow, my alarm clock was changed to a radio station instead of an actual alarm (I'm sure it was something I did when setting the time). However, I was gently awakened by music and was 2 HOURS LATE to work! So much for trying to read my chapters before I started my day. On my way in to work, I had to stop and run an errand, making me even later. Once I got to work, I realized that today is the day I have a lunchtime Bible study in Fayetteville. AUGH! Why did I even come to Peachtree City if I had to turn right back around? At least the Bible study was a bright spot in my day and I read, studied and prayed with some lovely ladies. But, since our Bible study wasn't on Genesis 4-7, I still have my reading to accomplish! Back at work, problem after problem found it's way to my desk. My inbox is ov...

Genesis 1 : The first chapter of Genesis gives us a synopsis of the creation account.  I love that it opens with “In the beginning…” because, that’s really where everything began.  The Father, Son and Holy Spirit were already there as infinite beings, but this account is where we mark the beginning of time, the birth of creation, and the first steps on this journey of humanity.  In the beginning was God and He created the heavens and earth and all that inhabit them. Day 1 – God creates light and separates it from the darkness Day 2 – God creates the sky Day 3 – God separates the water from dry land, seas from continents; He creates all vegetation Day 4 – God creates the Sun, Moon and Stars. Day 5 – God creates the creatures of the air and sea Day 6 – God creates the creatures of the land; He creates man I love that God created the world over the span of six days instead of in just a moment.  I believe He had the power to simply speak everything into existence in a  twinkling of His eye...

As a church, we are journeying through the 66 books of the Bible in one year. I've been asked to blog about the experience and my reflections. I'll be copying my blogs to this site as well. I hope you'll join with us!