Hi Javanista! Do you like that name? I thought it was cute but I realize we have some Java friends who are male - you guys can go by "Javanistos!" I hope you've had a good week. I got to be in the mountains of North Carolina this week - Black Mountain to be specific. I was there because I received the big honor of speaking to some dear women who work with LifeWay Christian Resources. It was so special. Plus, there is just something about that crisp mountain air, it really cleared my head and filled my heart. And, my head needed some clearing!

I told you I've been writing the Hosea Bible Study - did I say "writing"? I meant, wrestling that squirmy prophet to the ground and trying to pin him down! This has been the hardest project I've ever worked on. But, God has given me one of the best editors in the entire universe and he is helping me wrestle with Hosea. Now, it is two against one so I think Hosea will be a little more cooperative from this point on. Seriously, it has been challenging but man, I can sense how rich it is and how much God will use it. He is already using it huge in my life.

Okay, enough babbling from me. Let's go to the blog with open hearts and full mugs! I want to share with you something I am good at... drama (can you tell?) Drama Mama... or as I like to describe it... using catastrophisms! Okey dokey, my Javanista?!

May God's power wake you up in the morning and may His peace tuck you in at night.  

Bless you friend,