December 9th, 2014 
dsisler As I read through the Christmas story once again, I’m struck by the fear that our biblical friends encountered. I suspect I would have been afraid if I were in the presence of an angel as well. But in each case, the angel said, “Do not be afraid.” I’ve been afraid and as […]
December 5th, 2014 dsisler I was 13 years old when my family anticipated the birth of a new child. There was much to prepare before this birth. It had been over a decade since a baby had joined the family. There were clothes to buy, diapers to prepare, bottles to ready, a crib to arrange and a multitude of […]
December 4th, 2014 dsisler I purchased some plants earlier this year to use outside around my water feature. I put them in nice pots and as the weather grew colder, I conditioned them to be indoors through the winter. I had been mindful of these plants since bringing them inside. I was pretty proud of myself. After […]
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No Comments » December 3rd, 2014 dsisler I am struggling this morning. My heart is heavy and my spirit is burdened. There are many things I want to share with you, but at this moment I am unable. But this is what I can tell you. There are many people that I know who are grieving. Families have had to […]
Posted in Believe, Seek, Trust Tags: 2 Corinthians 12:9, death, God Will Take Care of You, grief, Isaiah 43:2, Jeremiah 31:13, John 16:33, loss, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 31:9, Psalm 46:1, suicide No Comments » December 2nd, 2014 dsisler I walked through my front door yesterday morning at 8:10 am. It was a beautiful moment. While I loved being with my Ohio family and wouldn’t trade a single minute there, I missed home. I love the feeling that washes over me when I arrive home. My safe haven. My familiar place. The beauty, […]
Posted in Crave, Experience, Know, Obey, Please, Seek, Trust Tags: "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face", 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 1:3, change, Daniel, Esther, familiar things, Home, Joseph, Lisa Terkeurst, Mary and Joseph, My Fair Lady, Paul, Romans 12:2, transformation No Comments »
