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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Ah, these early February days, when (here in the northern hemisphere) I grow weary of the winter. I have the usual seasonal conflict of longing for spring – while lamenting that life passes too swiftly! These are the days when I feel a certain… Continue Reading “EMBRACING EMPTINESS”
I’d recently heard a podcaster recommend a certain drama-comedy series, so I suggested to Jim that we watch it that evening. The first episode only annoyed me. I found the story depressing, the main character mean-spirited, and the language vulgar at times, so I… Continue Reading “A SECOND LOOK”
Growing up near my grandparents’ farm, I soon learned how the seasons of northwest Ohio guided and governed their lives. In summer months, I’d see my grandpa, uncle, and cousins out tending the fields during the long days of sunshine. They woke early on… Continue Reading “THE SEASONS OF OURSELVES”
WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE SIGNS? I had originally intended to use this photo for a reflection on negativity and pessimism, using Looks Like Rain as a humorous post about leaping to the worst conclusions. Instead of appreciating the blue sky on a… Continue Reading “LOOKS LIKE RAIN”
I was about a mile into my daily walk when the gentleman came out on his porch to greet me. Over the years, he and I have regularly greeted each other as I pass by his home. Our encounters have never been more than… Continue Reading “ILLUMINATING GOODNESS”
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. (Matthew 14:28-29, NRSVUE) Man cannot discover new oceans unless he… Continue Reading “MY GUIDING WORD FOR 2023”
Abundant: existing or occurring in large amounts; ample; marked by great plenty (as of resources); amply supplied; abounding I imagine there could be a number of blog posts about what Jesus meant by his words, “I came that they may have life and have… Continue Reading “WHAT WILL MAKE THIS YEAR “ABUNDANT”?”
A THANKSGIVING REFLECTION Dear Grandpa Bob has always said, “If you are thankful every day, you will have a happy life.” As the years pass, I have found his words to be true and beneficial. Even on my difficult days, if I can seek… Continue Reading “GRATITUDE”
I was waiting for my booster vaccine at the pharmacy last week when I heard Christmas music playing throughout the store. My initial go-to reaction was to question, “Already?” But soon a delightful joy came over me. I sat quietly, absorbing the festive music,… Continue Reading “CHRISTMAS TIMING”
At the start of the new year, I made a resolution to hike the 15.3-mile Hiking Trail at Oak Openings Metropark near Toledo. Jim and I began working toward that goal, increasing our miles and trying more difficult terrains throughout the summer. But as… Continue Reading “WHY WOULD I DO THAT?”
Simply Soul Searching 