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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Tranquility: free from agitation of mind or spirit; free from disturbance or turmoil; unvarying in aspect; steady, stable. My soul has been in disarray in these recent weeks. The upcoming election in our country is testing my spirit, bringing out the worst in me… Continue Reading “FINDING TRANQUILITY”
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. John Burroughs My time hiking on Meeks Mountain last week refreshed my soul, and today I offer you a bit of that beauty. I hope this serves… Continue Reading “A PEACEFUL PAUSE FOR THE DAY”
Have I mentioned I LOVE my new hip? 😉 While out walking last week, I saw two neighborhood friends coming my way from down the road. I was puzzled when they began to laugh in my direction–until they were close enough to explain. They… Continue Reading “IDENTIFYING TRAITS”
A few years ago, my son-in-law and I laughed about his penchant for tooth flossing, after he admitted that he likes to keep them in handy places all around the house. Shortly after our time together, I was on my morning walk when I… Continue Reading “SMALL ACT, SIGNIFICANT IMPACT”
I once walked to this meadow each morning to take in the beauty and at times, capture the sunrise. The meadow became my treasured sacred space that was an easily traveled distance from home. So, I was quite disappointed when plans were then made… Continue Reading “SERVING THE GREATER GOOD”
(Written after yet another school shooting) Each morning after I awakeand greet the early dawn,I make a cup of coffeethen turn my laptop onand wonder if my heart will breakwith news of more lives gone. Each tragedy is asking meto bravely choose love’s cross,to… Continue Reading “WHAT TRAGEDY IS ASKING ME”
This morning, our two local churches–Cross of Grace Lutheran and St. Timothy’s in the Valley Episcopal–gathered together for an outdoor worship service and picnic. We also honored my husband, Jim, on his 30th Anniversary of Ordination into Ministry! Today I am reflecting on his… Continue Reading “CELEBRATING JIM’S 30 YEARS OF MINISTRY”
Dear Reader Friends, You may already know that I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. I am so grateful to be thriving now, nearly ten years later! But I am also grateful that during those difficult days, I felt God’s presence so deeply,… Continue Reading “FROM MY HEART”
And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. ~ John Muir Three months after my hip replacement, I was finally able to return to our beloved Meeks Mountain! I was joyful, even giddy, to be able to hike… Continue Reading “RETURN TO MEEKS MOUNTAIN”
Wisdom is a journey,a passage through the years,with lessons learnedand insights gainedthrough trials and toils and tears. Wisdom is a posture,an eagerness to seewith open mindand open hearteach possibility. Wisdom is a detour,a new way we are led,through change of heart,a different choice,a turning… Continue Reading “WISDOM IS A JOURNEY”
Simply Soul Searching 