Month: September 2021

HUMBLY HUMAN… AND HOLY

A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION FOR THE WEEK(Friday, October 1st) REFLECTION: The highlight of my week was an overnight retreat with my friend, Nancy! We were inspired, comforted, and challenged as we learned about Boundless Compassion at Lial Renewal Center (the retreat was based… Continue Reading “HUMBLY HUMAN… AND HOLY”

BAGGAGE CLAIM

A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION FOR THE WEEK(Friday, September 24th) REFLECTION: Looking back on this week, I am grateful for the many blessings of each day! But, as I lamented with my sister, I often felt as if I had just solved a problem,… Continue Reading “BAGGAGE CLAIM”

A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION (INTRODUCTION)

Dear Reader Friends, I have always loved the benediction at the end of a worship service. The benediction serves to close our time together, and to bless us as we “depart in peace to love and serve others.” Our worship service is a time… Continue Reading “A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION (INTRODUCTION)”

WELL, AT LEAST…

When my loved ones and I are saddened by trials or misfortunes, I often find myself saying, “Well, at least…” and then naming a few reasons to be grateful. While isolating during the pandemic, I would say to Jim, “Well, at least we have… Continue Reading “WELL, AT LEAST…”

FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: THANK YOU (AND FAREWELL)

Dear Kate and my FMF Writer Community, THANK YOU so much for these FMF prompts, encouragements, and opportunities over this past year! I have loved the challenge, and I have appreciated how our community comes together each week to read, share, and support one… Continue Reading “FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: THANK YOU (AND FAREWELL)”