As I turn the page to fall, I pause and reflect on my…
Hidden Grief
As I turn the page to fall, I pause and reflect on my summer. Like many, summertime gave me the time and space to read some good books. Recently, an…
THE WAITING ROOM
I’ve heard that one of the most difficult spiritual disciplines is waiting. Scripture frequently reminds us to wait on the Lord. A life theme of mine this year has been…
I’ve heard that one of the most difficult spiritual disciplines is waiting. Scripture…
ANCHORED IN THE MOMENT…
“…for I know him in whom I have believed and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.” 2 Timothy 1:…
Anchored in God's love
“…for I know him in whom I have believed and…
LINGERING…
LINGERING—perhaps a lost art in today’s world of back-to-back activity. What’s comes to your mind and heart as you hear that word? I encourage you to pause with that question…
LINGERING—perhaps a lost art in today’s world of back-to-back activity. What’s comes to…
THE RISEN LIFE…Dying and Rising
Holy Week and Easter have come and gone reminding us of death and new life. I recently read something that seems appropriate for us as we go forth in the…
Holy Week and Easter have come and gone reminding us of death and…
COME AWAY…
Come away with me. I love the sound of those words. They stir something in me. It is so romantic when my husband asks me to come away with him. …
Come away with me. I love the sound of those words. They stir…
THE TIME IS NOW. CHOOSE WISELY.
It is March. Ash Wednesday is behind us and Lent is upon us. There are many resources available to enhance our Lenten experience. I will not add to that, but…
It is March. Ash Wednesday is behind us and Lent is upon us.…
HOW EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY ARE YOU?
God is shaping me and shaping you! What a hope-filled thought for 2022. I think we all would like to see the world become a more just and gentler place.…
God is shaping me and shaping you! What a hope-filled thought for 2022.…
BEHOLD…A NEW YEAR DAWNS FOR US ALL
BEHOLD—I’ve heard that word many times during this Christmas season, and I appreciate the thought that it means to observe or perceive in a deliberate manner. My normal custom for…
Behold = To perceive through deliberate observation.
BEHOLD—I’ve heard that word many times during…
THE ADVENT MYSTERY
I love the change of seasons. I also appreciate the Church’s liturgical year with each season carrying deep meaning. Full of sameness, yet each year offering us something new. The…
Our Advent tradition
I love the change of seasons. I also appreciate the Church’s…
FORGIVENESS—IT’S DIVINE…
As I’ve pondered and prayed about what to share this month, I have felt stuck. Since beginning this blog experience in 2018, I’ve committed to only write when I’ve felt…
As I’ve pondered and prayed about what to share this month, I have…
A PRAYER FOR AUTUMN DAYS
The past few falls my blog has included a prayer or poem about Autumn. I’ve decided to continue that tradition this year with a new prayer. Autumn can seem to…
The past few falls my blog has included a prayer or poem about…