When I was a teenager I used to pray about my future; “Lord, whatever you have planned for me, I pray that I will love it.” I prayed that prayer for a long time and in truth, He gave me an attitude of joy and pleasure in whatever He brought my way. There were plenty of changes as I journeyed from my teens into my twenties but I was young (and single) enough to enjoy the variety of paths before me. Years later I entered the foreign mission field and in my heart, for twelve years, India was the last stop for me. Then the Change came. My plans changed. The plans I had for the rest of my life changed. Things change. If you have ever worked with clay, you know that it is pliable. It conforms to whatever shape the master potter chooses. Clay changes form. The Master makes the decision, not the clay. I am clay. I've found this truth to be comforting as my life has gone through drastic changes over the years. He is Lord. I am not. He gives the work, I work. There is a freedom in … [Read more...]
God, Not Man
This week I just have to talk about how amazing God is! Some of you may know the story of our little boy Caleb and how each day for us is a step of faith. Although we go through the motions of caring for a disabled child that requires constant care, we never lose faith in the promise that God made us for Caleb’s complete healing. Some days are easier than others, but most days are extremely difficult to get through when faced with medical statistics and doctors’ reports. Just recently we took Caleb for a speech evaluation to determine his swallowing capabilities. Now mind you, we have been watching Caleb swallow for some time now and even give him baby food to eat by mouth sometimes. So we just knew he was going to pass this swallow test with flying colors. And to our amazement, he did absolutely nothing! Nope, not even one tiny little swallow! As a matter of fact, he spit the applesauce back out! The therapist looked at me like I was from another planet. There was no way that this … [Read more...]
Have a Heart – HB4442
Eighteen. 18! Sweet, sweet 18! That’s how many years Dan Hott has been my Valentine. Eighteen Valentine's Days ago, he managed to steal my heart in a green checkered shirt and a walk along the Potomac River. Who knew a BLT at Ruby Tuesdays would find us here down the road. Hummmm,…. I guess God knew what He was doing. Whether our first Valentine’s Day, 15th Anniversary, or my 46th birthday, excuse me, can I tell you something? My heart will still do a flip-flop when I see Dan Hott enter a room. Which makes me wonder: does Dan’s heart flip over for me too? Does that big ‘ole heart of his go skippin’ around when he sees me? Does his heart race when I enter a room? Well, I know his eyeballs roll around a bit. That’s usually when I come in talking about a topic that I am certain will shatter the earth and change the world. Needless to say, he typically rolls his eyes at me. ;-) But, after 18 Valentine's, what is my husband’s heart doing? Husbands. Isn’t it hard to … [Read more...]
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