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Cheryl Crofoot Knapp

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Ground Hog Day . . . Ground Hog Day . . . and a Lamentation

Originally Posted on October 5, 2015

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Joy is gone from our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning.  (Lamentations 5:15 NIV)

 

Yesterday was a tougher than normal day for me with Mom, even though nothing about the situation really has changed.  If you’ve seen the movie with Bill Murray entitled “Ground Hog Day,” you’ve now seen a glimpse of a life caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

My husband calls my mom every morning, and I call her every night.  We believe that she’s better able to remember who we are when she hears from us every day and, more importantly, it calms her to hear familiar voices. (more…)

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Our Calling to Discover, Recover, and Uncover

Originally Posted on September 26, 2015

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 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,  I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. (Ephesians 1:7-9 and 17 NIV)

 

Through the Holy Spirit (who is the presence of God in us), we can pray for wisdom, discernment, and revelation to unlock His special calling in our lives, to walk us through tough times, lead us to a greater understanding of who He is, care for others, and grow in our faith journey. The list is endless. (more…)

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When It’s Hardest to Pray, Pray the Hardest

Originally Posted September 13, 2015

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But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.  Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. (Philippians 1:18-20 NIV)

 

I love those days when God speaks so clearly and vividly. And, having two of them back to back nearly blows my socks off.

While driving home from church today, I saw the phrase “When It’s Hardest to Pray, Pray the Hardest” on a church marquee. Sadly, my first thought was of the really difficult times where I can hardly sputter out the words in prayer and sometimes just resolving myself to simply knowing “that God knows” because the words won’t come out. (more…)

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It Claimed Me

Originally Posted August 22, 2015

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Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12: 1-2 NIV)

 

We don’t know where God is going to take us when we claim a life verse.  Or, should I say, when a life verse claims us.

 

I don’t remember the time or date that Romans 12:1-2 claimed me.  But, I know that God calls me to a greater purpose for Him, in view of what He first did for me, as a spiritual act of worship even when it doesn’t conform to political correctness or the “world’s” way.   (more…)