I am so sorry that I have not been blogging again. I'm finding it really hard to work it in during the school year. I was struck by Isaiah 62 this morning. I don't know at all the context in which it was written, but it speaks to me personally in such a positive way. Even verse one is so touching: "For Zion's sake I will not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns." To me it means that God continues striving with us, constantly encouraging us (and sometimes prodding us!) to shine for His glory. He wants to help us make our lives bring glory to His name. That makes me smile. :) Verse 2: "The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You shall be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord will name." That verse makes me think of Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, and Saul. After they committed their lives to
I am a mom, a teacher at a Christian school, and a woman who strives to be all that God created me to be. I have several hobbies: I LOVE scrapbooking (especially digital), photography, and quilting.