HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
In these past months, we were blessed with visits from dear friends and family members, and I found a special delight as I prepared our spare bedroom for their overnight stays. While I cleaned and dusted, changed the bedding, set out towels, provided extra… Continue Reading “PREPARING ROOM–ADVENT 2023 (INTRODUCTION)”
I am wondering… do you feel as I do, a bit reluctant to be joyfully grateful this Thanksgiving? I have many blessings–for which I am very thankful–but I am also concerned about those who are enduring terrible circumstances; the immense grief and loss from… Continue Reading “THE GRACE OF GRATITUDE”
(Each November, Sarah E. Westfall invites writers to notice and share the goodness they find in the small moments of the day, using the tag, #liturgyofthelittlethings on Instagram. These were my reflections from the week.) November 9th READY FOR THE SEASON Nature seems to… Continue Reading “REFLECTIONS OF GOODNESS–WEEK TWO”
On a recent hike up Meek’s Mountain, I was pleasantly surprised to come upon these sunbeams lighting my path ahead! I regarded the scene as holy, and several familiar Bible verses came to mind… Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light… Continue Reading “SUNBEAM MOMENTS”
Each November, Sarah E. Westfall invites writers to notice and share the goodness they find in the small moments of the day, using the tag, #liturgyofthelittlethings on Instagram. These were my reflections from the week. November 1st On this All Saints’ DayI lovingly recallthose… Continue Reading “REFLECTIONS OF GOODNESS–WEEK ONE”
When I began working as a service representative years ago, I signed up to play on the office co-ed softball team. I thought it would be fun to get to know my coworkers through a social outlet outside of the workplace. But I hadn’t… Continue Reading “COACHABLE”
Revelations from an autumn scene… As daylight hours begin to wane, the leaves gratefully reciprocate a radiant new light, shining with the splendor that can only come from inner transformation. The branch bows low in humility, its brokenness apparent, yet the tree steadfastly clings… Continue Reading “TO BE WITH WHAT IS”