Whoever Dwells in the Shelter of the Most-High WILL REST in the shadow of the Almighty, I will say of the LORD. “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” A fast hard rule growing up in the Phillips household was upon arising, you made your bed — period. WhenContinue reading “The Nest of Rest”
Tag Archives: Prayer
Passionate and Personal
One of the most challenging areas of growth for me in living out my faith is prayer. It is the area that, for me, requires the most commitment and discipline to be faithful. Part of my trouble is stilling my mind and avoiding what my grandmother called wool-gathering. That is the act of allowing yourContinue reading “Passionate and Personal”
Even Though I Am Overlooked
One of my favorite pastimes is shell hunting. If you come to my house, you will be greeted by seashells not long after you cross the threshold. Folks who visit my home will also see some of these treasures in baskets, urns and some of my most beloved shells sitting majestically alone on the shelvesContinue reading “Even Though I Am Overlooked”
The Reminder
One of the most convenient advances in technology for me has been GPS (Global Positioning System). I love typing in addresses into the Garmin in my jeep and pressing Go. It is a modern wonder that saves stress related acts like asking folks for directions, pulling over to read maps and helps me avoid trafficContinue reading “The Reminder”
Living On The Edge
Lead us not into temptation… One of the hopeful benefits of aging is perhaps we will grow wiser, learn from others or our own mistakes. Now that I am older, I often weigh things out more carefully, making use of the pro versus con process about decisions. I try to make choices that present themselvesContinue reading “Living On The Edge”
Give Us This Day
Most families have a history of certain behaviors that were crucial to family peace. They were usually established and reinforced by heads of household and stemmed from their childhood experiences or lack there of. At our house, punctuality was a time honored tradition(no pun intended.). Both my parents, grandparents, most aunts and uncles had internalContinue reading “Give Us This Day”
Lessons From The Closet
If ever a person needed to feel like their prayer life was effective, it certainly seems to me it is now. One of my single greatest struggles at times, is to quiet myself. That includes quieting my multitasking mind, and praying in a way that is focused and results in a refreshing. A period ofContinue reading “Lessons From The Closet”
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