Christie Lambert is a small-town, southern writer who is daily amazed by the love of God. Although she loves fiction and has published a few short stories here and there, her writing is now focused on sharing the grace of Jesus that has swept her off her feet. She is usually doing laundry for her three small kids and musician-husband, drinking (too much) coffee with her sister, and reading while cooking (not recommended for those who like edible meals). She is currently obsessed with learning how to play the guitar and finishing her degree in Religious Studies. Christie can be contacted at christiedlambert@gmail.com.
Christie has written 15 on Christian Women Online.
If you google ‘how to be happy’, you’ll get 1, 870, 000, 000 answers in .20 seconds. At least, that’s how many results just appeared at 9:19 this morning. You’ll find ‘secrets’, ’7 easy steps’, and ‘look within yourself’. You’ll read suggestions about changing your lifestyle, your eating habits, your friends, your job. In our [...]
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The date? December 7th, 2011. The arena? A living room, toy-strewn and holiday-festive. In one corner, we have a brand-new nine foot, pre-lit, fully decorated Christmas tree. Weakness? Bulbs burning hot and entire strands going kaput overnight. In the other corner, straight out of Christmas-planning-frenzy, a five foot four inch mother of three with a [...]
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In the service of our King, we are engaged in a spiritual battle every single day. But do not fear! We do not face Satan in our own power. Paul tells us to “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of HIS might.” We wear the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, [...]
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I’ve set two fires in my kitchen in recent months. First, I put a potato on a paper towel in the microwave and let it go for about twelve minutes. I noticed an odd color flaring up behind the microwave door, opened it out of curiosity, and… fire! My reaction? Laughter. And I just stood [...]
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I believe that You created all things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things, created by You and for You. You are before all things and in You, all things hold together. Yes, You hold all things together. I walk outside and the heavens declare Your glory… it’s Your handiwork that awes [...]
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Marilyn Monroe sang “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and, sure, diamonds are great. Who wouldn’t want a little sparkle in her life? But — I think that song chose the wrong accessory. In my opinion, shoes are a girl’s best friend. There are a million different kinds of shoes, a pair for every mood. [...]
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A revival of sorts has erupted in the blogging world ~ between Ann Voskamp’s One Thousand Gifts and Karen O’Connor’s Basket of Blessings: 31 Days to a More Grateful Heart, a community exists to daily thank God for His blessings. Practicing the acknowledgment of God’s gifts is pivotal to cultivating a heart of gratitude.
In my devotions in Common Prayer, one of the daily acknowledgments reads: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. I read over that every day, honestly quite flippantly. The Holy Spirit nudged me one morning to meditate on the Lord and not casually read over that prayer; encouraging me to give thanks to God for who He is, not only for what He gives.
Thank the Father for His love that reconciled us to Him through His Son; Jesus for being the faithful, ultimate sacrifice for sin; the Holy Spirit for His love that draws us near to Jesus; a love that cleanses, fills, and baptizes.
Each day we should rest in God and acknowledge Him for being God; seeking His face, not only His hand.
Giving Thanks,
Heather
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