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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
BEGIN WITH GOD This week, I have seen many posts from friends, family, and other writers who share these feelings of frustration, sadness, depression, and anger that I am experiencing. I hope that my writing will help those of you who are struggling along… Continue Reading “WHAT DO I DO WITH MY ANGER? (#1)”
The winter season is here in the northern hemisphere, and for many of us, the season is a fitting one for our personal heartaches, family sorrows, and genuine concern for our country and world. The daylight has lessened, the weather is cold and harsh,… Continue Reading “WHEN COMFORT COMES FIRST”
Over the holiday break, I had the privilege of spending a day with my 5-year-old granddaughter. It was one of those days when I had no pressing obligations, no tasks that needed to be done, and so I felt attentive and present to our… Continue Reading ““ONE VERY GOOD…””
Many of us know and share the practice of choosing a word for the year to guide our decisions and inspire our mindfulness. As I began to reflect and “wonder” what my word for 2025 might be, the word “wonder” suddenly resonated with me!… Continue Reading “MY GUIDING WORD FOR THE YEAR: WONDER”
(This is my last excerpt from my recently published memoir of my time with ovarian cancer in 2015. The words in italics are from my journal entries. This excerpt was written just before Thanksgiving, when I had completed the most difficult of my chemotherapy… Continue Reading “WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME KNOW? (GRATITUDE AT THANKSGIVING)”
(Throughout this month, I am sharing a few excerpts from my recently published memoir of my time with ovarian cancer in 2015. The words in italics are from my journal entries.) ~~~~~ When we do those things that Jesus tells us to do—forgive, repent,… Continue Reading “WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME KNOW? (HERE AND NOW)”
(Each week in November, I am sharing a few excerpts from my recently published memoir of my time with ovarian cancer in 2015. The words in italics are from my journal entries. Here is one I wrote shortly after my treatment plan was in… Continue Reading “WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME KNOW? (STANDING STRONG)”
(This month, as I focus on writing reflections for the Advent season, I will share a few excerpts from my recently published memoir of my time with ovarian cancer in 2015.) This is a prayerful journal reflection, written on Holy Saturday–the day before Easter–shortly… Continue Reading “WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME KNOW? (PRAYERS IN THE DARKNESS)”
Tranquility: free from agitation of mind or spirit; free from disturbance or turmoil; unvarying in aspect; steady, stable. My soul has been in disarray in these recent weeks. The upcoming election in our country is testing my spirit, bringing out the worst in me… Continue Reading “FINDING TRANQUILITY”
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. John Burroughs My time hiking on Meeks Mountain last week refreshed my soul, and today I offer you a bit of that beauty. I hope this serves… Continue Reading “A PEACEFUL PAUSE FOR THE DAY”
Simply Soul Searching 