Monthly Archives: January 2014

Yammering at the Throne of God

Posted on January 28, 2014 by artechoes

yam·mer  (yăm′ər) 1. To complain peevishly or whimperingly; whine. 2. To talk volubly and loudly. v.tr. To utter or say in a complaining or clamorous tone.  (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/yammered) This past week my prayers have felt like yammering—at least in my own ears that’s how it’s … Continue reading →

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Miracle Meets Man

Posted on January 27, 2014 by artechoes

Peter had a bad night fishing. He and his partners, James and John, had fished all night, casting their nets from one side of the boat to the other until they were exhausted. They’d caught nothing. The sun came up, … Continue reading →

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Glory and Grief

Posted on January 18, 2014 by artechoes

Recently, I held glory in one hand and grief in another. My friend was dying of pancreatic cancer. Short of a miracle, I knew she would soon see our Savior face to face. I went to see her not knowing … Continue reading →

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Though You Slay Me

Posted on January 17, 2014 by artechoes

This is a great video about hope when suffering. It’s a song with some background encouragement from John Piper. It’s powerful and ties in with my last blog. I hope you enjoy it. http://vimeo.com/71765067

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Is Anyone Out There?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by artechoes

I live in a church culture that understands living in the tension of pain and joy. That’s a great thing. People don’t expect you to experience life as a series of smiles followed by lots of belly laughter. When you … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of Margins

Posted on January 8, 2014 by artechoes

I can fill up my day to the edges too easily and am prone to do so. My husband has been a counterweight to my “yes” habit. “Are you sure you have time for that, too?” he’ll ask when he … Continue reading →

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Refusing to Make Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2014 by artechoes

It’s New Years Day—about 1:00 a.m. to be exact, and I’m being tempted to make resolutions. I rarely succeed with New Year’s resolutions no matter how determined I feel on January first. For years I lived by resolutions and determination … Continue reading →

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