Just For Today . . .yard Glitter . . .2/8/10

 

Dear Holy Friends,     Saturday morning around 1:30 I was wide awake. I got up and walked around looking out my windows. At that point we were only about halfway through the snow storm and the amount of snow amazed me. Beautiful, sparkling glitter, feet of it! By the time it ended Saturday around 2pm we had thirty inches! It took hours of plowing and shoveling. I must say I am not thrilled at the idea of another 6-8 inches hitting us tomorrow! But I decided to pull some snow poems out of my archives for this week!   In His Grip, Chandra   Yard Glitter   winter full moon daylight at night new fallen snow everything white moonlight on snow glistening bright Master Designer perfect tonight beautiful scene fashioned by God wonder and awe glitter in my yard go back to bed rest in His arms Maker of this night will keep me from harm   2/21/08

JustFor Today . . .Evidence of Love . . .2/3/10

Dear Holy Friends,     I am reading a book by Mary DeMuth titled Thin Places. It is a lovely book about life, and struggles, and finding how God is with you through everything. She illustrates how there are times when we feel God so close in our lives, almost like heaven is closer. She calls them the thin places. I had one this morning, looking out at the snow. Four inches is enough to coat everything. It was quiet and peaceful lovely.   In His Grip, Chandra   Evidence of Love   new snow on the trees, purity,     like God brings into a heart that seeks . . . pure white everywhere, clean,     giving strength when I am weak . . . silence in the air, softness,     His voice speaking to my soul . . . dog leaping in the snow, joy,     His love making me whole . . . warm fire in the fireplace, evidence     he provides for each and every one . . . laughter in the house now, proof,     He treasures our moments of fun . . . beauty of a snowy day, power     from our Father above . . . moments of beauty in winter cold, mercy,     evidence of His love.   ~Chandra Lynn Smith, 2/3/10~

a book review

Book Review:

 

GREEN

By: Ted Dekker

 

The premise behind this book, this series is quite interesting.   Ted Dekker's Circle Series is the first I have ever seen like it. Four books, Green, Black, Red, and White can be read in any order.  Green is the only book of the series that I have read.

 

Ted Dekker fans will not be disappointed. In his usual thought provoking, creative style, he crafted a cast of characters, two somewhat parallel worlds, and end of the world scenarios that leave readers contemplating. Forget what you think about vampires, end times, demons, angels, and time travel. Ted puts an entirely new spin on them all. A believable spin.

 

There were places that I found myself a little confused by the story line and it slowed my reading. And, while I did enjoy this book and found it a most interesting study on human beings, it was not my favorite Dekker book. I enjoyed Kiss much more. If you have read the other three circle books, Green will be a great close for you. If you have not read any of them, I would recommend they may be more enjoyable read in order, starting with Black.

 

 

Just For Today . . .The Shadow of the Cross . . .1/6/10

 

Dear Holy Friends,   I put many of my decorations away today. The tree is still up and I think I shall enjoy it a few more days. The melancholy about un-decorating always gets to me. I love Christmas. And, there is something sad in putting all of the nicnacs away for another year. Yet, I guess part of what makes them so special is that they are only up for a month every year. May I not put the miracle and meaning of Christmas away with the boxes of decorations in the attic.   In His Grip, Chandra   The Shadow of the Cross   The infant in the manger tiny and brand new, how could it be He would save me and you?   No crowns or royal clothing for this King of kings, rags and a smelly barnyard for the Lord of everything.   Lying in the golden hay innocence of a baby boy, heaven's royalty wrapped in newborn joy.   God in a babe in the hay let the miracle not be lost, look closely in the light and see the shadow of the cross.   ~Chandra Lynn Smith, 12/23/04~

Just For Today . . . Rest in the Power of God . . .1/5/10

 

Dear Holy friends,     It's only the fifth day of the year and some of you already face difficult things. One of my critique partners does. Rejection is tough. And satan wants to use it to cause us to put the brakes on. He'd love nothing more than to see us come to a halting stop and just adopt the 'why bother' attitude. This poem today is for anyone facing any type of discouragement.   In His Grip, Chandra     Rest In The Power of God   Are you tired are you weary are things heavy and your eyes teary? Is the day long the work too much do you really need a gentle touch? Has someone hurt you or gone away or turned their back when you wanted them to stay? Do you walk around not sure what to do and do you wonder how to through? Jesus knows tired He feels your weary He carries your load and wipes eyes that are teary. This day you face and feel all on your own He is there with you you're not alone. He may remove the pain or He may not but you can rest in the power of God.   ~Chandra Lynn Smith~