Category: Special Blog Series

A variety of blogs written around a certain theme

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – GREETING GOD

NOTICE AND DISCOVER #7Monday, August 30th Now that school has started again, I have been making some adjustments to my walking route and schedule. Jim needs to prepare for his bus route early each morning, so I generally begin walking soon after he heads… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – GREETING GOD”

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – BRIGHTEN

(NOTICE AND DISCOVER, #6)Monday, August 23rd When Jim and I first moved to our new home in West Virginia, our yard was bare and empty. Jim has since created landscape borders and planted bushes; now we only need some colorful flowers or trees to… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – BRIGHTEN”

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – GRIEF

(NOTICE AND DISCOVER #5)Monday, August 9th If you are tempted to ignore this post, you are not alone! This was one “invitation to notice” that I accepted very grudgingly. 😉 This past Monday, Jim and I finished reading the book we had been using… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – GRIEF”

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – MERIT OR PRIVILEGE?

(NOTICE AND DISCOVER #4)Monday, August 2nd Merit:~ something that deserves or justifies a reward or commendation Privilege:~ a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed by a particular person or a restricted group of people beyond the advantages of most* This past Friday, I had a… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – MERIT OR PRIVILEGE?”

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – POWER

(NOTICE AND DISCOVER #3)Monday, July 26th I felt a little ridiculous taking this photo. I didn’t understand why I would be so prompted; I had very little idea of what this cylinder even was. I only knew it had a purpose, obviously something to… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – POWER”

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – NARROW ROAD

(NOTICE AND DISCOVER #2)Monday, July 19 I actually went past this sign as I walked along in the morning sunshine, but further down the road, I was suddenly nudged to take a photo of these words. Turning back, I snapped the picture – and… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – NARROW ROAD”

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – WILDWOOD

(NOTICE AND DISCOVER #1)Monday, July 12 On the first day of my “notice and discover” practice, this word – Wildwood – caught my attention on my morning walk. Thoughts and memories of Wildwood Metropark in Toledo immediately came to mind. My friend Nancy and… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – WILDWOOD”

NOTICE AND DISCOVER – INTRODUCTION

Jim and I have been reading Brian McLaren’s excellent book, We Make the Road by Walking, for our daily devotions. One of our recent morning readings (“Significant and Wonderful”) has really impacted me. Brian writes about the miracle stories in the Bible – such… Continue Reading “NOTICE AND DISCOVER – INTRODUCTION”

PRODUCE GOOD FRUITS

(A SEASON OF NEW GROWTH #12)Wednesday, June 30th My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. (John 15:8 NRSV) As we finish this series today, let’s think about the final goal, our desired outcome from nurturing our healthy… Continue Reading “PRODUCE GOOD FRUITS”

BLOSSOM IN BEAUTY

(A SEASON OF NEW GROWTH #11)Monday, June 28th For it was you who formed my inward parts;    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.    Wonderful are your works;that I know very well. (Psalm 139:13-14 NRSV) For… Continue Reading “BLOSSOM IN BEAUTY”