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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
The winter season is here in the northern hemisphere, and for many of us, the season is a fitting one for our personal heartaches, family sorrows, and genuine concern for our country and world. The daylight has lessened, the weather is cold and harsh,… Continue Reading “WHEN COMFORT COMES FIRST”
Wednesday, December 18th With all of the joys of the Advent and Christmas season, most every one of us will also have tender moments of heartache as we miss our dear ones who have gone on to eternal joy. We will hold an ache… Continue Reading “11. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: JOY WITHIN HEARTACHE”
Tranquility: free from agitation of mind or spirit; free from disturbance or turmoil; unvarying in aspect; steady, stable. My soul has been in disarray in these recent weeks. The upcoming election in our country is testing my spirit, bringing out the worst in me… Continue Reading “FINDING TRANQUILITY”
After my hip replacement surgery a few weeks ago, I have been reflecting on pain – not so much my own pain, for mine is the result of elective surgery that will soon lead to a pain-free life – but in sadness for two… Continue Reading “PRESENT TO ANOTHER’S PAIN”
FRIDAY, WEEK TWO: PEACE Today we take a moment to rest and refresh with an excerpt from the book, Uncommon Gratitude, in which Joan Chittester writes of the Peace that can fill our souls and then be shared with others: And how does peace… Continue Reading “COMFORT OUR HEARTS WITH PEACE: REST AND REFRESH”
WEDNESDAY, WEEK TWO: PEACE Once again, we come to the creative step of preparing our hearts for more of the Peace of Christ. How might we furnish our rooms with peaceful comfort? We may envision more pillows and blankets, mugs of hot cocoa, peaceful… Continue Reading “COMFORT OUR HEARTS WITH PEACE: FURNISH”
As I travel on life’s journey(maps and schedules in my hand),most days go as expected,well-organized and planned. But when I encounter detours,or life becomes a mess,or the road just stops before me,I feel the wilderness. I think of you, then, Jesus,for you entered and… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: WILDERNESS”
THE DIFFERENCE “Three strikes and you’re out!” When the rulesand the worldsuggest we can’t win,you gently encourage,“Let’s try this again.” “I’m sorry, but we are all out!” When there isn’tenoughfor people in needyou lovingly nudge us,“Please, go and help feed.” “I am outdone!” When… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: OUT”
When my loved ones and I are saddened by trials or misfortunes, I often find myself saying, “Well, at least…” and then naming a few reasons to be grateful. While isolating during the pandemic, I would say to Jim, “Well, at least we have… Continue Reading “WELL, AT LEAST…”
Simply Soul Searching 