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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.…

BEGINNING AGAIN…

Our new backyard--our little corner of nature for this season. I’ve spent the last…

May 1, 202110Comments

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…

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PATIENT TRUST…

I write this on Holy Saturday—a time when we pause and wait. My…

April 3, 20215Comments

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…

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GOD’S TENDER LOVING CARE

Galveston, Texas sunrise Recently, while looking for a certain document in my files, I…

March 5, 20217Comments

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…

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AM I DOING IT WRONG?

Barren trees displaying their glory in the light of the sun. I’m not sure…

January 30, 202110Comments

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…

Faith Spirituality

LISTENING DEEPLY– PART II

“In repentance and rest you shall be saved. In quietness and trust shall…

January 6, 202112Comments

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…

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LISTENING DEEPLY

Sunset at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri —Thanksgiving 2020 Advent 2020 is upon us. …

December 5, 20209Comments

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…

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LET LIFE HAPPEN

My husband and I are tucked away in the woods in a little…

October 31, 20208Comments

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…

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AUTUMN’S ABUNDANCE

Autumn sunset on our family farm. Photo courtesy of my sister, Lori King. Recently,…

October 6, 20205Comments

LOVING BEYOND MY PRESENT CAPACITY

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” Colossians 3:14 This past month I have been pondering how to listen and to…

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LOVING BEYOND MY PRESENT CAPACITY

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together…

September 1, 202012Comments

A HEART OF FLESH

Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This morning I was drawn to a passage in the book of Ezekiel that has captivated me for…

COVID-19 Faith Spirituality

A HEART OF FLESH

Give us hearts of flesh, O God, that we may serve you. This…

August 1, 20208Comments

PONDER ANEW…

At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely old hymn: Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriends you. 2020,…

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PONDER ANEW…

At mass this morning, I joined in declaring the words of a lovely…

July 1, 20209Comments

LET US NOT FORGET…

Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a 32-week prayer practice using the Ignatian exercises. I feel as if I have spent much time of…

COVID-19 Faith Spirituality

LET US NOT FORGET…

Last fall I joined a small group, Retreat in Daily Living, for a…

June 1, 20208Comments