tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89630307345511250752024-02-08T06:44:28.239-05:00A Hermit's Crowded LifeLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-70592746676314461582013-08-23T23:05:00.000-04:002013-08-23T23:05:20.097-04:00Not Gone, Just RelocatedSomeday that will be true in an eternal, spiritual sense, but for now the title of this post just means my blog has moved. My social media savvy son convinced me that wordpress would be a better platform for my blog to reach a larger audience. I am generally gullible, so I took his advice and moved. You can find my current posts at www.crowdedhermit.wordpress.com Please visit and follow me there,Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-64138727033985981902012-11-09T12:50:00.001-05:002012-11-09T12:50:30.161-05:00Thankful for the Living WordBecause of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself,"The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him"< Lamentations 3:22
I thank God for all of the promises like this that he gives us through his word. I need the reminder in black and white that he will always love me and treat me withLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-88263189979378636662012-10-20T14:22:00.000-04:002012-10-20T14:22:16.726-04:00Trying My Hand At FictionNow for something different... I'm writing a fictional story about social collapse and redemption in a future country lost in governmental social engineering policies. Sounds fun, doesn't it? I am not as paranoid or sold out to consiracy theories as this seems to indicate. It is a picture of a world I hope will never be, more nightmare than reality.
Anyway, here is the opening paragraph, so Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-80814119456438734332012-10-16T18:41:00.000-04:002012-10-16T18:43:14.217-04:00Writing Out LoudI did something new and different today, and am enjoying the accomplishment. My last post mentioned that I was working on a devotional book to be published as an e-book. Today I sent it on to the editor, and am excited to see what happens next.
Obviously I hope other people will read it. Why else would I put my writings out in the public realm? Even more, my prayer is that it will be a blessingLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-7217152403942443402012-10-12T12:52:00.000-04:002012-10-12T12:52:05.655-04:00Crayon ScribblesThe following is a part of my next project, a 30 day devotional for people with a chronic illness. I think most of it applies to all of us. Please let me know what you think!
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind, Luke 4:18b
I’m not very good with crayons. As a small child, I colored outside the lines and was punished. I don’t know if I Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-80200851019895017492012-10-05T11:42:00.000-04:002012-10-05T13:45:39.779-04:00Fall Viewed in a Frame
Its been too long since I posted here. I hope you enjoy the view from my window...
Acorns leaching brown on new cement
Leaves curled cold by frost’s first kiss
Bright mums rounded yellow
In clay planters by the door
All seen through the breach
Framed in rectangles of glass
Trace of grass lying fallow
Mustiness of leaves
Gentle scents that seep inside
Announcing shorter days
Damp and fog now Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-32362455585386930672012-06-09T14:47:00.000-04:002012-06-09T14:47:14.433-04:00First LoveI've been asked to give a little devotional, and decided to post part of it here since I haven't blogged much lately. I hope these words encourage you!
Nothing else matters if we don’t have love. But where does it start?
1John 4:19 "We love because he first loved us" We love because God first loved us. We can only give away what we have, and he has given us his boundless, powerful, tender and Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-48173991873751047912012-05-20T21:16:00.000-04:002012-05-20T21:16:45.715-04:00Why Write, Take 2I'm entering a contest at a website for aspiring writers, http://youareawriter.com/contest/ moderated by Jeff Goins, whose own website http://goinswriter.com/ often motivates me. The following is an attempt to explain/expose my inner writer...
I've always wanted to write a book, which makes me just as unique as millions of other people who thought the same thing. Of course, I made lots of Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-62903327169862403412012-05-15T22:41:00.000-04:002012-05-16T02:56:52.361-04:00When a Man of God Compromises...... the Word of God is shamed. I'm sitting here in tears over something I just saw on TV, grieving over what has become of our Christian leaders in this once great nation.
What I heard was a pastor saying he changed his mind about a biblical issue because he "heard from my base." He didn't hear from God, because God's Word on the issue is clear. There is behavior that is sinful, and sin Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-76555642922932252812012-05-12T18:57:00.000-04:002012-05-13T01:24:35.583-04:00Think On These ThingsI wrote a post on Phil 4:8 a couple of months ago, from the perspective of dealing with pain and loss. Today I find myself reminded of this verse for another reason. My sons are home from college for the summer, and we've been having some wonderful late night conversations about the state of the world and our response. It is a blessing to hear the wisdom that comes from the mouths of these Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-17809960756501373602012-05-07T14:57:00.000-04:002012-05-07T15:26:49.812-04:00What Is a Parent To Do?As a mother, I often think about what kind of legacy I am leaving for my sons. As a Christian, my highest hope is that they will know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and have a lifelong relationship with Him long after I am gone. Beyond that, I want them to be like salt and light in their world, pointing others toward enduring truth. My words matter, but have my own actions showed them Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-29286322912787348782012-05-05T16:59:00.000-04:002012-05-05T17:54:56.570-04:00School Board Election May 8As a veteran homeschooler, I must admit that local school board elections haven't been much of a priority. This year is different - my interest has been piqued by the obvious and excessive money being spent to garner my vote. Why the huge investment in a small race? Then I did a little research on the candidate and found a social progressive with big union money behind her, and decided it was Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-39993690302206037832012-05-04T18:19:00.000-04:002012-05-04T18:19:10.105-04:00Life of Julia - a Nightmare Come TrueThere is currently a slideshow at President Obama's reelection campaign website that sends chills of horror down my spine. Some pundits are making jokes about it, but honestly I'm way too appalled to see the humor. It was intended to gain support for him, but it had the completely opposite effect on me. It documents how the federal government, under Barack Obama's guidance, takes care of a Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-73183080434618268352012-05-03T01:45:00.000-04:002012-05-03T01:45:15.853-04:00Serving, or a Disservice?http://www.mnddc.org/mcKnight/documents/Why_Servanthood_is_Bad.pdf
My son sent me this article from one of his college classes recently, and though it was new to me, it was written in 1989 and may be familiar to you. John McKnight's premise is that when agencies look at a community as being in need of 'services', they often damage the community as a whole. I encourage you to read the author's Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-774179897624072852012-05-01T06:56:00.000-04:002012-05-01T08:48:09.247-04:00Delaware's Next U.S. SenatorKevin Wade was officially nominated last weekend as the Republican candidate for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat, and Tom Carper should be worried. His acceptance speech was an inspiring call for common sense conservatism, and a celebration of the people who have made this country great. Mr. Wade is a concerned citizen who has had enough of the damage done by career politicians like Senator Carper.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-89718923654194854952012-04-27T17:30:00.000-04:002012-04-27T17:30:50.432-04:00Health Care - Another Point of ViewMy last two posts have been about the contradictory world views that impact our position on healthcare in general and on specific problems with the plan passed under cover of night in December 2010. I'll be the first to admit that a lot of it is tedious and depressing, but sometimes reality is just that. I'll summarize part of Dr. Gray's solution here, and put in my own two cents worth in the Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-75955094657113730092012-04-27T16:08:00.000-04:002012-04-27T16:08:15.848-04:00Inside ObamaCareThis information comes from Dr. C.L. Gray, who has been speaking out on how world views find their expression in public policy since 1999. He has studied the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (AKA ObamaCare) in more detail than most of us could handle. The following facts come from his recent lecture in Newark, Delaware.
Before I relate specific issues with the bill itself, Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-48160461364981462812012-04-27T14:49:00.000-04:002012-04-27T14:49:57.083-04:00Medical Ethics in a Post Modern WorldDr. C. L. Gray, founder of Physicians for Reform and author of the recently published The Battle for America's Soul - Healthcare, The Culture War, and the Future of Freedom spoke at length Tuesday night in Newark. It was an eye-opening and disturbing overview of the current debate on health care in America and the historical trends that brought us to this point. He opened by defining post Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-86940733659019768552012-04-23T22:16:00.000-04:002012-04-23T22:16:37.793-04:00Faith and Freedom, Part 2Saturday was too good to cram it all into one post, so here is a bit more...
The event was hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition of Delaware, and the President of that group, John Radell, worked tirelessly to make it happen. He started the morning by reminding us of our common beliefs. He cited Psalm 33 and stated that we were gathered together because of our common faith in one God whose Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-32019837299879897262012-04-23T12:04:00.000-04:002012-04-23T12:08:59.987-04:00Faith and Freedom 4.21.12Prayers for America filled the hall at the Chase River Front in Wilmington on Saturday. Hundreds of Christians gathered to hear local and national pastors speak on how we can "engage and transform our culture", in the words of one of the speakers. That same speaker, Pastor Chris Rue, reminded us that the early churches were named not for their unique doctrines, but for the cities where they were Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-90032317010714474102012-04-19T16:13:00.000-04:002012-04-19T16:13:16.651-04:00Do Not Grow Weary"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Once again its been too long since my last post here. I've been distracted by things going on around me, and allowed it to drain my energy. The Lord woke me this morning with a reminder of these words from Galatians, and I thought I was getting the point, that I'm not Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-29922261003868394892012-04-02T11:26:00.000-04:002012-04-02T11:26:13.771-04:00Personal ResponsibilityI just read an article this morning about the upcoming elections in France and the economic issues that nation faces [http://www.economist.com/node/21551461] As I was reading it made me realize that our situation here in the U.S. is not all that different. We may not be making the exact same choices as our European friends, but some of the underlying attitudes seem frighteningly similar.
There Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-13242333665108023092012-03-24T19:08:00.000-04:002012-03-24T19:08:11.309-04:00Energy Facts and FantasiesPresident Obama is on a tour this week trying to convince the American people how wonderful his energy policy has been for us. Don’t be fooled. Even the Washington Post, a generally liberal paper, has given his speeches two “Pinocchio’s” for less than factual statements.
The Democratic Party has been against domestic drilling for years and our Senator, Tom Carper, has fully supported that Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-73290948534641507232012-03-15T15:20:00.000-04:002012-03-15T15:20:06.957-04:00Federal Power TripsMuch has already been written about the overreach of the federal government and infringement on individual freedom of religion. I may write about that again, but today I’m thinking about the way our current federal officials are also steamrolling over state’s rights. We need to be aware of what they are doing if we have any hope of restoring our personal freedoms and we need to elect Senators, Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8963030734551125075.post-60482968377856595482012-03-14T12:47:00.000-04:002012-03-14T12:47:12.237-04:00"Velvet Socialism"The title of this post comes from an editorial by Marvin Olasky in the 3/10/12 issue of World magazine [link to it by clicking title above.] He describes velvet socialism as "governmental conformity.... in the name of providing equality" and reminds his readers that 100 years ago in this country there were over 1,000 elected officials who labeled themselves as Socialists. It was considered a Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03355933400260033611noreply@blogger.com0