Reflections and Responses

My sister gave me a book for Christmas that I finally picked up to read last week. The book – Jonah and the Worm by Jill Briscoe – is a children’s book with deep meanings, and I am so glad that I finally began to read it. It’s kind of like Shrek or other animated movies that are cleverly written to be enjoyed by both children and their parents. The book tells the story of Jonah from the Bible focusing on the perspective of the worm in the story. Details are embellished, but the timing and schedule of events is the same as the Biblical account. This short little book contains really profound truths that have jumped off the page at me. For example, the worm receives a message from God that he should travel to Ninevah, though God doesn’t give him an explanation as to why. Travelling to Ninevah means leaving behind his family and familiarity, but he decides to obey and go where the Lord is sending him – even though he doesn’t know what purpose God has for him there. On his way to Ninevah...

When I began blogging, I intended to blog at least once a week. However, now it has been a week and a half, so I thought I'd explain my absence. In case you haven't heard, John and I moved! We relocated to Atlanta this week - to the Brookhaven area near Lenox mall. We are really enjoying it so far! It's fun to have a new place to decorate, and it has been amazing to sleep so much later in the mornings and still have a much shorter commute to work. Much more to come regarding our move and the differences I am already spotting between living here and living in the suburbs (I smell a post about that in the works now!). I am also repeatedly getting lost every time I get in my car, so I'm sure there's a blog post lurking in that frustrating yet educational daily experience as well... stay tuned. For now, I'm signing off. I pray that you are feeling peaceful in the midst of any change you are experiencing. Rest knowing that the Lord knows the master plan. Listen to Hi...