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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
A variety of blogs written around a certain theme
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”
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”
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”
(A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION) Monday, February 14th REFLECTION: As I write this Valentine’s Day post, my treasured relationships with family and friends are especially on my mind and in my heart… This weekend, we finally had our Christmas family gathering! We have planned… Continue Reading “A VALENTINE REFLECTION ON LOVE”
A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTIONJanuary 24th REFLECTION: I took this photo a few years ago, but this week it captures the way hope feels to me these days. My hope is believing the cloud will eventually pass. My hope is sensing a brighter day… Continue Reading “HOW HOPE REMAINS”
A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION FOR THE WEEK(January 17th) REFLECTION: When we moved to West Virginia a few years ago, Jim and I decided to downsize by taking fewer belongings with us and finding a smaller home. We soon enjoyed the benefits of simpler… Continue Reading “A DEEPER DOWNSIZING”
A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION FOR THE WEEK(Friday, October 29th) REFLECTION: My reflection for this week is probably best told just as it unfolded for me… I had been pondering a different idea for this week’s post. The general theme seemed pretty clear, but… Continue Reading ““NA-NO-WRI-MO””
A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION FOR THE WEEK(Friday, October 22nd) REFLECTION: My friend Debbie and I were chatting over coffee one morning, finally reconnecting after months of isolation. We both had been feeling uninspired; we sensed a lack of purpose or direction, and we… Continue Reading “FILLING IN THE GAPS”
A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION FOR THE WEEK(Friday, October 15th) REFLECTION: A few days ago, as I journaled my morning prayers and reflections, I felt God asking me, “If you could begin fresh and new in every way possible, what would be the first… Continue Reading “THE WORDS WE CHOOSE”
A REFLECTION AND A BENEDICTION FOR THE WEEK(Friday, October 8th) REFLECTION: When we first moved to our home here in West Virginia, I was so happy to discover a place along my neighborhood walking route that offered a quiet, solitary moment among beautiful hills… Continue Reading “CHANGING LANDSCAPES”
Simply Soul Searching 