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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
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”
My sister, Janet, brilliantly shines with her loving way of helping people in unique and timely ways. Recently she surprised our mom with travel plans to see a favorite violinist later this year. Our practical and frugal mom is 92, so naturally her first… Continue Reading “The Pursuit”
Two things happened on Saturday that turned me into a riled-up Mama Bear. First, I learned of the thousands of white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville and the heartbreaking tragedies that resulted. Second, I learned that my son’s car broke down as he and his… Continue Reading “Taming Mama Bear”
Yesterday I spent hours at my computer, trying to write a new blog and make progress on my book. I became frustrated and discouraged when I had nothing to show for my efforts at the end of the day. My feelings ranged from my… Continue Reading “Having “Nothing to Show””
Simply Soul Searching 