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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
A variety of blogs written around a certain theme
This poem was written in 2011, when a tree seemed to speak of the hope and purpose found in complete surrender. BARRENNESS It is autumn. I stand tall and proud, dressed with leaves ablaze in a glorious array of golds and auburns. It… Continue Reading “Radiant Splendor, Gentle Surrender (Autumn #5)”
THE FREEDOM FROM OUR WORRIES AND FEARS Isaiah 43:1 (NRSV) But now thus says the Lord, he who created you… he who formed you: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Matthew 6:34 (NRSV) So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for… Continue Reading “Radiant Splendor, Gentle Surrender (Autumn #4)”
THE FREEDOM FROM OUR WOUNDS, GRUDGES AND RESENTMENTS Psalm 103:8-12 (NRSV) The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always accuse, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our… Continue Reading “Radiant Splendor, Gentle Surrender (Autumn #3)”
These autumn reflections remind us of the needful cycles and seasons of life, and the freedom that Jesus gives us when we are willing to let go. Like the beautiful autumn leaves, our lives will reflect the radiant splendor and the gentle surrender that… Continue Reading “Radiant Splendor, Gentle Surrender (Autumn #2)”
 Introduction- Tuesday, October 21 I love how God has created the seasons of nature, and how these seasons provide life lessons and inspiration for us. We too, experience the cycles of seasons in our lives- winters of barrenness and rest, springs of resurrection… Continue Reading “Radiant Splendor, Gentle Surrender (Autumn #1)”
Food for Thought, Day Six Saturday, August 31st Luke 22:19 NRSV Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this… Continue Reading “Between Meals”
Food for Thought, Day Five Friday, August 30th Isaiah 26:3-4 (NRSV) Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace— in peace because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock. When I was in elementary school,… Continue Reading ““What’s Eating YOU?””
Food for Thought, Day Four Thursday, August 29th Mark 6:30-32 (NRSV) The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many… Continue Reading ““Don’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew””
Food for Thought, Day Three Wednesday, August 28th John 6:32-35 (NRSV) Then Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from… Continue Reading “Pass the Bread”
Food for Thought, Day Two Tuesday, August 27th Years ago, one of my coworkers was attempting to lose weight. She ate so many carrots that her skin began to turn orange! “You are what you eat” became visibly true for her, as her changing… Continue Reading ““You Are What You Eat””
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