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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
The little girl and her younger brother were playing in their front yard as I passed by on my evening walk. My thoughts were interrupted by her young voice yelling, “There’s a WITCH!” I turned to see where this witch was- and the little… Continue Reading “Gleefully Terrified”
As we rapidly approach 2018, I invite you to try the practice of choosing a word for the new year! There are a variety of sites on the internet that also offer more information about this practice. For those of you who are new… Continue Reading “What is Your Word for 2018?”
WEEK FOUR: PEACE IN THE DAWN OF THE NEW DAY The Light of the Sun Luke 1:78-79 (NRSV) By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in… Continue Reading “Peace in the Dawn of the New Day- Monday, December 25th”
MAY WE BE THANKFUL ENOUGH… for every day of life, that we appreciate each moment and fully embrace the day for each new morning, that we awaken with eager anticipation for the bright midday, that we remain useful, capable and mindful for the gentle… Continue Reading “Thankful Enough…”
(Photo credit: ForestWander, http://www.lovethesepics.com) After living nearly 60 years on the flat land of northwest Ohio, our new home among the hills of West Virginia brings a delightful change of scenery and perspective. During these days of autumn, I have noticed the way so… Continue Reading “Raising Others, Rising Together”
In his sermon message a few weeks ago, Pr. Mike spoke about the problem of racism in our country. Inviting all of us to grow as followers of Christ, he boldly but lovingly suggested that if we don’t believe we are racist, we may… Continue Reading “Smugness”
(Jenny Lake, Grand Tetons) In these past weeks, the overwhelming sadness and devastation of hurricanes, fires, floods- and now this terrible shooting- have drawn me to my laptop. I needed to write and share words of comfort, words of meaning, but those words haven’t… Continue Reading “In the Meantime…”
(This walking path symbol reminds me of the verse, “…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” ~Micah 6:8, NRSV) Symbols have become the object of many on-going debates in… Continue Reading “Symbols vs. Sensitivity”
(Grand Tetons, May 2015) Your refreshing stream of universal loveastonishingly cascades forth,flowing generously for all to enjoy. And I…I am the immovable boulder midstreamstubbornly impeding your movement,while cutting the feet of thosewho long to enter into your love-streamwith my slippery, jagged edges. Keep washing… Continue Reading “Surrender”
There’s a chill in the morning air and I see glimpses of color beginning to show on the trees. Autumn- my favorite season- is upon us! Not only do I delight in the colors, the aromas, and the tastes of autumn, but my soul… Continue Reading “One Leaf at a Time”
Simply Soul Searching 