Often as a new month approaches and I am considering what I will…
THE WAY OF LOVE
Often as a new month approaches and I am considering what I will share in my blogpost, I reflect back on the past month and the lessons it has brought…
JUDGE NOT…
“Wisdom comes to rest in a good heart.” Proverbs 14:33 This summer I have been reflecting back on how my life has been shaped and continues to be formed or…
“Wisdom comes to rest in a good heart.” Proverbs 14:33
This summer I…
FINDING YOURSELF IN THE STORY
I have always loved summertime—its warmth and relaxed, slower pace. For me, this summer is a break from my coursework and a chance to explore our new environment here in…
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
I have always loved summertime—its warmth and relaxed, slower pace.…
TENDING MY GARDEN
After our move to Arkansas a month ago, I find myself in a new place with new people. A new season. A fresh adventure. I do love adventures though they…
After our move to Arkansas a month ago, I find myself in a…
BEGINNING AGAIN…
I’ve spent the last two months immersed in a major life change—a move. My husband and I have moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. I’ll share more about this later.…
Our new backyard--our little corner of nature for this season.
I’ve spent the last…
PATIENT TRUST…
I write this on Holy Saturday—a time when we pause and wait. My plan for this month’s blog entry had been to share a prayer that touches me and fits…
I write this on Holy Saturday—a time when we pause and wait. My…
GOD’S TENDER LOVING CARE
Recently, while looking for a certain document in my files, I was drawn to a file entitled, PSALM—In Praise and Gratitude. As I opened the file and began reading the…
Galveston, Texas sunrise
Recently, while looking for a certain document in my files, I…
AM I DOING IT WRONG?
I’m not sure when this phrase came into my life. Did someone say this to me, “You’re doing it wrong.”? Or, did I just assimilate it through experience? As I…
Barren trees displaying their glory in the light of the sun.
I’m not sure…
LISTENING DEEPLY– PART II
“In repentance and rest you shall be saved. In quietness and trust shall be your strength.” Isaiah 30:15 Last month I invited us to take some time and ask ourselves…
“In repentance and rest you shall be saved. In quietness and trust shall…
LISTENING DEEPLY
Advent 2020 is upon us. The end of a year like no other. The hope of things to come. The preparations for celebrating the Christmas holiday. We hear that Advent…
Sunset at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri —Thanksgiving 2020
Advent 2020 is upon us. …
LET LIFE HAPPEN
My husband and I are tucked away in the woods in a little cabin on a lake in Southern Missouri. As has happened many times over the years, now that…
My husband and I are tucked away in the woods in a little…
AUTUMN’S ABUNDANCE
Recently, a wise friend reminded me of my word for the year—SAVOR. She sent me a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas to help me in my daily savoring: LET EVERY…
Autumn sunset on our family farm. Photo courtesy of my sister, Lori King.
Recently,…