Meet Tammy
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at tammynischan@yahoo.com and I will reply as soon as I can!
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Because Fitting In Will Cost You
I'm not a fan of fancy places. I've often said that when I am required to dress up, attempting to wear a heel that exceeds an inch, I look and walk like Mrs. Doubtfire. If you don't know who that is, please feel free to Google her name. The reality is, I've just never...
How Much Do We Really Love Our Children Today?
We've all seen signs that list "Our House Rules." Things are included like, "If you open it, close it. and If you turn it on, turn it off." Or "In this house, we forgive often, like to have fun, say we're sorry, love each other no matter what." House rules today make...
Because God Gets Grief
As God gave instructions about the tabernacle, one thing was clear. Sin had consequences. There was no "slipping by" or "squeaking through" when it came to falling short. Holiness wasn't a condition of "almost," or "I did my best," or "I'm only human." Holiness...
Do I Really Have to Read Leviticus????
Phil LeMaster was my minister for years. He walked many wonderful and many painful roads with our family. Preached funerals for us no preacher ever wants to preach. Welcomed each new son we brought into the world after we moved to Kentucky. And introduced our...
Because Basins Trump Mirrors…..Everyday
God created the world in just six days. Yet took forty days to explain the creation of the tabernacle to Moses. One chapter in Genesis transforms vast darkness into a world filled with all kinds living creatures. Yet six chapters in Exodus are needed for laying out...
The Power of a Time-Out
Imagine the relief Moses felt when he heard these words, And the Lord relented from the disaster that he had spoken of bringing on his people. Exodus 32:14 Just a few verses earlier, God was ready to destroy the entire Israelite nation. Their worship of a golden calf...
The Messiness of True Worship
I knew this would get difficult. How could I forget? So many verses in the Old Testament cause me to cringe. And today's reading includes some of them. I'd love to stop reading. Change the subject. Talk about a sunrise or the coming of spring. But here I sit, having...
Even God Needs Help
As the Israelites moved from one camp site to the next, they followed a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. God's presence was always out before them, leading the way. When the pillar moved, the mass of several hundred thousand people packed up their...
Because A Battle Precedes An Invitation
He appeared for the very first time in Old Testament history a few chapters ago. Seemingly out of nowhere, Moses calls Joshua to battle saying, "Select some men for us and go fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with God's staff in my hand."...
The Thing About Boundaries
Fences are part of my family's story. My great grandma's garden was enclosed by one. My grandma's chickens were protected by one. My grandpa's horses and cattle were all kept safe by one. One of the first things I wanted when we moved into each of our homes was a...