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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
I was about a mile into my daily walk when the gentleman came out on his porch to greet me. Over the years, he and I have regularly greeted each other as I pass by his home. Our encounters have never been more than… Continue Reading “ILLUMINATING GOODNESS”
Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. (Matthew 14:28-29, NRSVUE) Man cannot discover new oceans unless he… Continue Reading “MY GUIDING WORD FOR 2023”
Abundant: existing or occurring in large amounts; ample; marked by great plenty (as of resources); amply supplied; abounding I imagine there could be a number of blog posts about what Jesus meant by his words, “I came that they may have life and have… Continue Reading “WHAT WILL MAKE THIS YEAR “ABUNDANT”?”
A THANKSGIVING REFLECTION Dear Grandpa Bob has always said, “If you are thankful every day, you will have a happy life.” As the years pass, I have found his words to be true and beneficial. Even on my difficult days, if I can seek… Continue Reading “GRATITUDE”
I was waiting for my booster vaccine at the pharmacy last week when I heard Christmas music playing throughout the store. My initial go-to reaction was to question, “Already?” But soon a delightful joy came over me. I sat quietly, absorbing the festive music,… Continue Reading “CHRISTMAS TIMING”
At the start of the new year, I made a resolution to hike the 15.3-mile Hiking Trail at Oak Openings Metropark near Toledo. Jim and I began working toward that goal, increasing our miles and trying more difficult terrains throughout the summer. But as… Continue Reading “WHY WOULD I DO THAT?”
The trees have transformed from their shimmering radiance of yellows and redsinto deep, mellow shades of gold, copper, burgundy, and brown. Their subtle hues convey a rich, sage wisdomfound in the liminal space between a glorious, colorful celebrationand a quiet, dignified surrender. The trees,… Continue Reading “I WANT TO AGE LIKE AUTUMN”
Jim gave me this plaque at a time when I was transitioning between careers. I had recently left one position but had not yet found a new vocation, so my purpose seemed unclear – and my life seemed quite dull. In fact, I remember… Continue Reading “EACH MOMENT IS A NEW FRONTIER”
Every day we have opportunities to bring about God’s goodness through our words and actions. Our words can convey compassion, encouragement, or understanding for those who need them. Our actions can bring comfort, healing, or companionship for those who hurt or struggle. We become… Continue Reading “LET IT STOP WITH ME”
While walking at Valley Park last week, I noticed this sign written in chalk on the post of a picnic table: Closer Meeting. Of course, I saw this as a sacred invitation to see what else had been written there! And the very first… Continue Reading “WHAT OTHERS THINK OF US”
Simply Soul Searching 