For Freedom

Phylicia | February 6, 2010

Spring arrives late in Michigan — it creeps up out of layers of snow somewhere in the end of April or early May.  Sometimes the snow sticks around until late May, lingering in the flower beds or underneath layers of dirt in the pasture.  The first ride of the spring is always eventful; trying to [...]

Hoofbeats to the Heart of God

Phylicia | January 31, 2010

After one semester spent practicing on Liberty’s equestrian team, I began praying about a ministry for girls that allowed them some participation with the animals I love so much.  Now in this semester, I have decided to start up a small study for girls on the campus to attend.  It’s very informal, but it will [...]

Discerning the Voice of God

Phylicia | September 22, 2009

I am so excited to share with all of my readers the new study I am doing with my church here in Virginia!  I have joined Thomas Road’s women’s ministry, and as a member I am participating in their “Mountain Blend” morning study.  The leaders have chosen Priscilla Shirer’s Discerning the Voice of God. Like [...]

Settling for the Treadmill?

Phylicia | July 30, 2009

I just got back from running with my sisters.  I didn’t want to go.  In fact, I waffled about it for five minutes before finally giving in because they pleaded the “you’re leaving for college” case.  And now I regret it!  It’s a routine they have been doing for a few weeks already, so they [...]

Grumblebluffer

Phylicia | June 26, 2009

Even bloggers make mistakes, in case you thought we impersonal, electronic, opinion-sharers didn’t mess up once in a while. I of all people am prone to “messing up”, and I did — ironically the same day I read my next paragraph in Philippians.
“Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and [...]

To Will and To Work

Phylicia | June 20, 2009

Well the beach idea turned out to be a flop, thanks to the lovely Michigan weather.  Rather than the sun predicted, we got fog until one in the afternoon.  When I finally did see the first ray of sunshine, I was in my suit and driving to the beach!  Unfortunately, I forgot to remember that [...]