Category: Simply Soul Searching Blogs

DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: DECLUTTER

SUNDAY, WEEK THREE: JOY How will we make space for more of God’s Joy in Christ this week? What clutter obstructs our Joy? As you clear your heart-room, would you find a burden of responsibility, the monotony of a daily routine, a cloud of… Continue Reading “DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: DECLUTTER”

THE GRACE OF GRATITUDE

I am wondering… do you feel as I do, a bit reluctant to be joyfully grateful this Thanksgiving? I have many blessings–for which I am very thankful–but I am also concerned about those who are enduring terrible circumstances; the immense grief and loss from… Continue Reading “THE GRACE OF GRATITUDE”

REFLECTIONS OF GOODNESS–WEEK TWO

(Each November, Sarah E. Westfall invites writers to notice and share the goodness they find in the small moments of the day, using the tag, #liturgyofthelittlethings on Instagram. These were my reflections from the week.) November 9th READY FOR THE SEASON Nature seems to… Continue Reading “REFLECTIONS OF GOODNESS–WEEK TWO”

SUNBEAM MOMENTS

On a recent hike up Meek’s Mountain, I was pleasantly surprised to come upon these sunbeams lighting my path ahead! I regarded the scene as holy, and several familiar Bible verses came to mind… Your word is a lamp to my feet    and a light… Continue Reading “SUNBEAM MOMENTS”

REFLECTIONS OF GOODNESS–WEEK ONE

Each November, Sarah E. Westfall invites writers to notice and share the goodness they find in the small moments of the day, using the tag, #liturgyofthelittlethings on Instagram. These were my reflections from the week. November 1st On this All Saints’ DayI lovingly recallthose… Continue Reading “REFLECTIONS OF GOODNESS–WEEK ONE”

COACHABLE

When I began working as a service representative years ago, I signed up to play on the office co-ed softball team. I thought it would be fun to get to know my coworkers through a social outlet outside of the workplace. But I hadn’t… Continue Reading “COACHABLE”

TO BE WITH WHAT IS

Revelations from an autumn scene… As daylight hours begin to wane, the leaves gratefully reciprocate a radiant new light, shining with the splendor that can only come from inner transformation. The branch bows low in humility, its brokenness apparent, yet the tree steadfastly clings… Continue Reading “TO BE WITH WHAT IS”

A TIME TO PAUSE…

I had another post ready for today, but the news has been so heavy, so sad… how can I write about embracing and consolidating all of life, when I can’t even begin to fathom how some are surviving it? For today, I am holding… Continue Reading “A TIME TO PAUSE…”

CONNECTIONS: CONSOLIDATING LIFE

I once was the shopkeeper for Scrap4Art, a non-profit organization that accepts donations of art and craft supplies from people who no longer need them. These supplies are then offered at a reduced price for teachers, group leaders, artists, and crafters. The shop’s mission… Continue Reading “CONNECTIONS: CONSOLIDATING LIFE”

CONNECTIONS: OUR SHARED COMMONALITIES

Our family likes to play The New York Times’ Connections game. Each day we share our results in a group text, so I love that this game also “connects” our family on a daily basis! In this game, one is given sixteen words to… Continue Reading “CONNECTIONS: OUR SHARED COMMONALITIES”