Category: Simply Soul Searching Blogs

Helpers Along the Way

Monday Moment, June 17th I was walking in my favorite neighborhood one morning when I spotted a nail in the road. I picked it up so that it wouldn’t puncture a tire the next time someone drove by. But as I kept walking, I… Continue Reading “Helpers Along the Way”

Walking With Joy in All Seasons

Monday Moment, June 10th Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4 (NRSV) My morning walk was absolutely glorious. After a long winter, I relished walking in the warm sunshine, under blue skies, alongside greens and blossoms and blooms. I appreciated… Continue Reading “Walking With Joy in All Seasons”

Say The Words Now

Monday Moment, June 3rd Last week, my dear friends- the ministry/office staff of St. John- took me to lunch as I was finishing up my time and position there. As we were eating, Pastor Michael invited the staff to share some of the things… Continue Reading “Say The Words Now”

Blooming

Monday Moment, May 27th Springtime in West Virginia is so lovely! Crocuses, tulips and daffodils rise up to border and brighten my walking path. Dogwood and Redbud trees add sprinkles of white and purple among the green hills. Colorful peonies gift us with a… Continue Reading “Blooming”

Puzzles and Purposes

Monday Moment, May 20th Philippians 1:6 (NRSV) I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.  A few months ago, I was feeling blissful about our new… Continue Reading “Puzzles and Purposes”

Why Bother?

Monday Moment, May 13th Do you ever experience those frustrating times when “not bothering” to do something creates more of a bother later? I do quite often- and these usually happen when I am “just” going to do something quickly. Thinking I have a… Continue Reading “Why Bother?”

After the Storm

Monday Moment, May 6th Isaiah 45:8 (NRSV) Shower, O heavens, from above,     and let the skies rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation may spring up,     and let it cause righteousness to sprout up also;     I the Lord have created it.   The other… Continue Reading “After the Storm”

Pestering Prayers

Monday Moment, April 29th Luke 18:1-8 (NRSV) Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city… Continue Reading “Pestering Prayers”

Monday Moment (April 22nd)

Thank you, dear readers, for following my Lenten devotions this season. I hope that they blessed your spiritual journey as we walked together through the forty days, into Holy Week, then to the cross, and- joy of joys- to the incredible Resurrection! How blessed… Continue Reading “Monday Moment (April 22nd)”

Lend (Tuesday, March 26th)

Tuesday, March 26th Lend: to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned; to give with the assistance or support of; accommodate Luke 6:34-35 (NRSV) If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is… Continue Reading “Lend (Tuesday, March 26th)”