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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
When Jim and I first moved to our home in West Virginia, I was thrilled to find a quiet meadow along my walking route. This meadow overlooked the lovely rolling hills and offered a splendid view of the sunrise. I had longed for such… Continue Reading ““HOPE”-ENINGS”
After spending a lovely day with my grandchildren, I was walking to my car when my three-year-old granddaughter came to the porch and called out, “Love you! Drive safe! Have a good day!” What a tender blessing this was. I knew that her sweet… Continue Reading ““LOVE YOU! DRIVE SAFE! HAVE A GOOD DAY!””
Our weekly Creation Care group had just shared our prayer concerns when our gentle leader, Laura, invited us to a time of Lectio Divina. She explained that she would read a Bible passage three times, and we were to listen for a word or… Continue Reading ““SIT HERE WHILE I PRAY…””
While I was walking to see the sunrise earlier this week, one of the city employees stopped by in his utility truck to chat for a minute. I have enjoyed building friendships with these dedicated people who maintain our city parks and are so… Continue Reading “THE 4TH, FLAGS, AND FEELINGS”
~ We had quite a storm last spring, with strong winds and heavy hail. The roof at St. Timothy’s sustained damage, and as the parish administrator, I arranged the repair estimates and insurance coverage. After numerous contacts with companies who asked what our other… Continue Reading “SEEING FOR MYSELF”
While hiking on Meeks Mountain last weekend, I almost didn’t notice these tiny flowers, bravely rising from the hard, gray soil in the shelter of a large tree. They were a sweet little surprise for my journey, and I immediately thought of St. Thérèse… Continue Reading ““BUT ANYONE CAN DO THAT…””
(Recently I noticed that the feelings I have during these difficult days are much like the ones I felt during my time with cancer. I began remembering the practices and people who helped me through that time, and these have inspired today’s post.) A… Continue Reading “(WHEN) THE JOURNEY IS LONG”
One evening, about two weeks into the Lenten season, as Jim lit the candles and incense for our spiritual practice of reading, I quietly sighed as I picked up my Bible… my practice of reading the book of John had not yet resulted in… Continue Reading “THE COMFORT OF COMPANIONSHIP”
(Photo by Laura B.) My friend Laura has a gift for writing inspirational, genuine, and comforting posts. Today I share one that gave me another insightful perspective on the Lenten season. I appreciate her eloquent writing, as well as her deep gratitude for (and… Continue Reading “LENT: “IT’S WILD OUT THERE,” BY MY WRITING FRIEND, LAURA”
Unable to sleep one night, my thoughts centered on my soul’s weariness from the heavy concerns of these days. “I am SO weary of feeling this grief, worry, despair, and heartache for all who are deeply hurting,” my spirit quietly noted. These thoughts then… Continue Reading “BURDENS INTO BLESSINGS”
