Category: Simply Soul Searching Blogs

GLIMPSES

You are wondrous, God, so far beyond my comprehension. And yet you give me precious glimpses every morning. Photo taken by Karen in Hurricane, WV (I recently discovered the joys of Instagram! While I currently work on a new blog series, I will be… Continue Reading “GLIMPSES”

CONTRIBUTION

Thank you, autumn splendor, for giving yourself to the ongoing creation of the earth. (I recently discovered the joys of Instagram! While I currently work on a new blog series, I will be sharing my Instagram photos and brief thoughts. My regular posts will… Continue Reading “CONTRIBUTION”

GROWTH, GRACE, AND GRATITUDE

Ancora imparo. (I am still learning.)– Michelangelo Dear Readers, During Holy Week, I was delighted to learn that I had reached a new milestone – I have written over 500 blog posts! I didn’t want to interrupt the Lenten and Holy Week meditations, but… Continue Reading “GROWTH, GRACE, AND GRATITUDE”

From Now On…

(For today’s Five Minute Friday – January 8 – I am sharing a post I had recently written for the new year, as it is “timely”!) So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything… Continue Reading “From Now On…”

Gratitude and Grace

I hadn’t planned to write a Thanksgiving post, but a short while ago my daughter Jennie said some words that deeply resonated with me. I wonder if someone else may need to know them, too. So, here I am… Jennie is a psychologist; she… Continue Reading “Gratitude and Grace”

Getting “The Stink Blown Off”

In our younger years, my dad would sometimes say to my brother, sister, and me, “Go outside and get the stink blown off!” As I recall, this usually occurred when there was a sense of restlessness, contrariness, or laziness among us. My naïve young… Continue Reading “Getting “The Stink Blown Off””

Expanding Beyond our Templates

Shortly after we were divorced, my first husband and I had an insightful and gracious conversation as we sipped soft drinks at a small table in an outdoor café. At first, we felt awkward and stilted, but we gradually entered into an honest assessment… Continue Reading “Expanding Beyond our Templates”

You Are a Drop in the Bucket

My daily journal writing generally follows the same format. I record and review what happened the day before, and then reflect on any lessons or insights I have learned. I finish by asking God, “What would you have me know today?” While this routine… Continue Reading “You Are a Drop in the Bucket”

Revealing the Real

My granddaughter has a large word book that includes pictures of everyday items to match each word. There are colorful pages of animals, foods, vehicles, toys, and other categories. In recent weeks, she and I have enjoyed finding the real items to match the… Continue Reading “Revealing the Real”

A Prayer in the Fog

Habakkuk 2:20 (NIV) The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Holy and Infinite God, You are so much beyond my knowing! Each time I try to name or define you, I limit you to my… Continue Reading “A Prayer in the Fog”