God’s Servant

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38   I have a hard time wrapping my brain around Mary's story. Not because it's fantastical (although it is). Not because she was so young (which she was). But because even though she doesn't understand how, she accepts it and says simply "I am the Lord's servant." I've been trying to do that. Trying...

Frustration

I'm frustrated today. My new job is really testing me and I'm afraid I'm not being nearly as Christ-like as I'd like to be. I've been listening to a cool feed I found on YouTube of music to keep my heart smiling but it's not working as well as I'd like. After fussing at myself for a while, I believe the source of my irritation is today's lesson on the "Pray As You Go" app. (Stephen said) “You...

Music

"Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts." 1 Chronicles 16:9 One of the things I don't like about our church is that there is no choir. There is a house band and they play some pretty awesome music most of the time. But the congregation does not sing along so my friend and I mouth the words along with everyone else. (Which I can't stand. I want to sing loud and proud...