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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
We have a large, often unsightly drainage basin across from our house. Two years ago, as our neighborhood community considered using chemicals to reduce the weeds and foliage, I asked if I could plant flowers instead. I had recently seen a few rain gardens… Continue Reading “THE HEART OF A SPRINGTIME GARDENER”
The dreary dawn reflected my spirit – gloomy, discouraged, downhearted – as I walked this morning. Even as I felt grateful for the many blessings in my personal life, I grieved for the world. Every day it seems there is something new to grieve,… Continue Reading “THE GLOW ON THE HORIZON”
I recently read a thought-provoking blog post that has remained with me. The blog writer, Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith, asked this question in her recent post on the continued existence of racism (her link is below): If people knew better, would they do… Continue Reading “LOVINGLY LEARNING: RACISM”
Feeling especially grateful on a recent night, I whispered, “Thank you, God, for this day,” as I closed my eyes. This small prayer has now become a regular practice. I have found that releasing the day in gratitude helps to settle my soul and… Continue Reading “FROM HOLDING ON TO BEING HELD”
I have been listening to the four meditative Prayer Cycles found at the Abbey of the Arts Podcast. Each prayer session includes a series of readings, prayers, and music for contemplative reflection, as well as a three-minute pause for silence. Initially I tried listening… Continue Reading “SILENCE, THE ‘POINTLESS’ PRACTICE”
The past is the beginning of the beginningand all that is and has beenis but the twilight of the dawn.~ H. G. Wells Drop at the foot of the cross…every wound we have keptevery tear we have weptevery burden we have borneevery shackle we… Continue Reading ““THE BEGINNING OF THE BEGINNING” (EASTER)”
(Thanks to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Roseville, MN for the image.) I tried this Holy Week nature walk a few days ago, and found it be a reflective, unique way to remember the incredible stories of the week. I was surprised that I… Continue Reading “WALKING THROUGH HOLY WEEK”
This week, as we revisit the biblical stories leading up to Easter, imagine how confused the disciples must have felt about Jesus. How quickly their days changed! In one week, they most likely experienced so many emotions – joy as people waved and cheered… Continue Reading “UNTIL THE RESURRECTION”
I recently asked a friend, “What do you sense your soul needs most in this time of life?” His reply has remained with me, for I imagine many of us share this same longing: “Acceptance.” Being accepted by others – with all of our… Continue Reading “EXCEEDING ACCEPTANCE”
In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted. ~ Bertrand Russell As Jim and I enjoyed a hike through the woods, our narrow path eventually merged onto a… Continue Reading “FINDING THE RIGHT PATH”
Simply Soul Searching 