Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Tonight as I sit and reflect on Easter weekend, with all it’s moments of Joy and moments of solemn silence, I think of redemption. As I ponder the weight of the fact that I serve a God who leaves the ninety-nine to rescue each of us and deliver us out …
Author Archives: Lydia Shearin
Ding-Dong Ditch Adventures
Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com While there has been a lot of sadness, frustration, and grief associated with COVID-19, there have also been many moments of joy, as families, friends, churches, and neighbors pull together to make the most of the quarantine. Today I want to share a story that my grandmother told me …
When God says No
I wasn’t planning on writing this post today. Usually I try to keep the vibe of my blog fairly upbeat and happy, since there is so much negativity going around in life anyway, and so I had planned on writing something inspirational, or sharing a feel-good story. But I realized I couldn’t write a post …
When Caring Isn’t Convenient
I was strolling down the brick walkways of my college campus one evening, absorbed in my own train of thought as usual, when I passed a woman. This is not surprising, as I had probably passed fifty people already on my way to dinner (everyone was outside taking advantage of the warm spring-like weather), but …
Got Grace?
How many times have I asked for graceStanding in the same broken place?I’ve given You every good reason to walk away… But somehow You choose me,Over and over again.- Riley Clemens, Over and Over My mouth dropped open in indignation as my professor made his announcement to the class: “A lot of you didn’t do …
The Piano Lesson
Photo by Negative Space on Pexels.com A couple weeks ago, I wrote about looking for God’s lessons in the small things, so today I want to share with you a small thing that happened to me this past week. It was Tuesday night, and I had been invited to eat dinner with some friends and …
Everyday Breakthroughs
The early morning sun shown though the foliage of nearby trees and dotted the gazebo floor around the wooden rocking chair where I was sitting. A sweet smelling sea breeze caressed my face, blowing my long hair back ever so gently. Since it was too early for any of the others in my mission group …
Better
Has there ever been a time when you looked the talents of someone else and then looked at your own skills, and thought, “Man. I wish I could be like them. If only I was better at ___________ …….” If you are anything like me (and even if you aren’t), you have probably thought this …
Parrhesia
Photo by freestocks.org on Pexels.com Happy 2020 everyone! The new year has just arrived, and with it comes the inevitable hype and the promise of self-betterment. While many people believe that January is the perfect time to re-evaluate their lives and make resolutions to change for the better, I have never been much of a …
The Scandal of a Savior
Photo by Jeswin Thomas on Pexels.com Well folks, it is December, which means I can finally express my love of Christmas without being clobbered by a mob of premature Christmas celebration protestors! I absolutely LOVE Christmas, for so many reasons. I love feeling the closeness of family and friends as we gather around the table …
Soli Deo Gloria 