Category: Simply Soul Searching Blogs

“Wrong” Places but Best Possibilities

If someone were to ask me to find the sun, I would immediately look to the sky. But this puddle reminds me that the sun can also be found in unexpected places, such as in the puddle’s reflection. When we are searching for something,… Continue Reading ““Wrong” Places but Best Possibilities”

That First Brush Stroke

I have several white canvases stashed in a closet. These were purchased a few years ago- along with a few bottles of paint- when I had this idea of painting a picture that would accent the colorful hues of our bedroom quilt. I bought… Continue Reading “That First Brush Stroke”

Spending Our “Free” Time

We are already halfway through the calendar year- this weekend, we welcome the month of July! This midway point seems to be telling me that it is time to evaluate how I am living my days, especially during my free time. “Free” time isn’t… Continue Reading “Spending Our “Free” Time”

inSIGNIFICANCE

This past Sunday, Pastor Michael used Jesus’ parable of the mustard seed to remind us that God’s kingdom matures in God’s time and through God’s provision. Just as the tiny mustard seed can grow into a tall tree, God can use the smallest acts… Continue Reading “inSIGNIFICANCE”

Adjusting Our Lenses

When Jim and I planned to move to West Virginia, we looked online at houses to rent. We found a cute bungalow that seemed perfect for us, as we looked at the pictures of quaint rooms and a nice yard. The next time we… Continue Reading “Adjusting Our Lenses”

Life’s Little Annoyances

(I shared this with my Facebook friends… thought my blog readers might appreciate  reading this, too!) There was a strong breeze on my walk this afternoon. I was becoming slightly annoyed that my hair kept blowing in my face, until I thought, “Wait… my… Continue Reading “Life’s Little Annoyances”

Bird vs. Karen

Last week I found a pile of dried grass and twigs on our front porch. Looking up, I could see where a bird had attempted to build a nest on our porch light. The lamp does not have a flat base so most of… Continue Reading “Bird vs. Karen”

A Rusty Washer (or Three)

On my regular walking path I have noticed a small rusted washer on the pavement for quite some time. A few days ago, I was prompted to pick it up. Although I am one to pick up pennies, I didn’t have any reason for… Continue Reading “A Rusty Washer (or Three)”

READERS: Thank you! Monday, April 2nd

My Dear Readers, Thank you so much for reading these Lenten devotions. I’m humbled that you have taken the time to read them. It has been my prayer that you have been enriched or blessed in some small way this season. Thank you for… Continue Reading “READERS: Thank you! Monday, April 2nd”

RESTORE: Saturday, March 3rd

WEEK THREE: RENOVATION RESTORE Psalm 23 (NRSV) The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths     for his name’s sake. Even though… Continue Reading “RESTORE: Saturday, March 3rd”