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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
While Jim and I were visiting his mom, Gayle, at her assisted-living residence, we spent one afternoon enjoying the music of a local singer. He was a favorite with the residents, and for two hours, he sang a variety of gospel songs and hymns.… Continue Reading “FROM WHY TO WONDER”
We sang one of my favorite hymns during a worship service a few weeks ago, “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” by Robert Robinson. I especially love the line, “Here’s my heart; O, take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.” But… Continue Reading “EBENEZER”
My dear Uncle Ken worked as a custodian at the high school I attended years ago. I was fortunate to have him there with me, as a friend, mentor–and guardian. One day, a few of us students were in the gymnasium, hanging “spirit banners”… Continue Reading “I AM RIGHT HERE WITH YOU”
I came upon this lovely word, “alacrity” this week while reading, Surrounded by Love: Seven Teachings from Saint Francis. Author Murray Bodo, OFM, writes of Francis, “Once he knew God’s will, whether from some mystical voice or from listening to the scriptures, he would… Continue Reading “ALACRITY”
(I had another post ready for this week, but the recent events have suddenly inspired this prayerful poem. May you all feel God’s peace and hope, today and every day.) I want to write of hope and joy,and to disregard the strife,but your invitation… Continue Reading “A NEW INVITATION”
Jim and I have recently worshiped in two different church buildings. The first was a large traditional sanctuary, with stained glass windows and an ornate decor that fostered an atmosphere of majestic reverence. When we sang the hymns, beautiful organ music resounded in the… Continue Reading “IN THE SMALLEST OF SPACES”
“To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, today is big with blessings.” ~ Mary Baker Eddy After years of hiking with a bad hip, I grew accustomed to leaning–to the right when I hiked, to the left when I stood in place–in any way… Continue Reading “LEANING”
Am I doing enough with my life? Perhaps four weeks out from my hip surgery is not the best time to ask this question! But I have been wondering about this for some time now. Since my time with cancer (nine years ago), I… Continue Reading “OPEN TO POSSIBILITY”
After my hip replacement surgery a few weeks ago, I have been reflecting on pain – not so much my own pain, for mine is the result of elective surgery that will soon lead to a pain-free life – but in sadness for two… Continue Reading “PRESENT TO ANOTHER’S PAIN”
CAPACIOUS: Having a lot of space inside; able to include a lot of different things. (Cambridge Dictionary) This past week, I heard the word, “capacious” several times, so I regarded this as a holy invitation to reflect on this word and let it teach… Continue Reading “CAPACIOUSNESS”
Simply Soul Searching 