Category: Simply Soul Searching Blogs

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”

Where Do You Need Me Most?

I was expecting Jim to come in the door after his morning walk when I received his text: “Have one more mile. I was waylaid but I will tell you about that later.” I later learned that he was walking along a back road… Continue Reading “Where Do You Need Me Most?”

What Is the Song of Your Heart?

Last week, Pastor Michael invited me to serve as the Sunday school and small group coordinator at St. John UMC. Those of you who know me can understand how much this excites and blesses me! This ministry is one of the songs of my… Continue Reading “What Is the Song of Your Heart?”

New Year Reflect-ions

Thanks to all of you who shared your Word for 2018. You have blessed me with them. There were so many inspiring and profound ones! May you all learn and grow through your word in 2018. Here are some of the words that friends… Continue Reading “New Year Reflect-ions”

Gleefully Terrified

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”

What is Your Word for 2018?

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?”

Peace in the Dawn of the New Day- Monday, December 25th

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”