Tag: darkness

LONGING FOR GOD’S PROMISE

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Wednesday, April 16th After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit and declared, “Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me.” …“It is the one to whom I give this piece of bread when I have dipped it… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PROMISE”

WHEN COMFORT COMES FIRST

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”

8. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE THROUGH DARKNESS

Friday, December 13th One morning while journaling early in November, I had a sudden revelation: I am a different person now. Feelings of resignation and apathy overwhelmed me, as I questioned my usual ways of living, and as I wondered if I had made… Continue Reading “8. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE THROUGH DARKNESS”

WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME KNOW? (PRAYERS IN THE DARKNESS)

(This month, as I focus on writing reflections for the Advent season, I will share a few excerpts from my recently published memoir of my time with ovarian cancer in 2015.) This is a prayerful journal reflection, written on Holy Saturday–the day before Easter–shortly… Continue Reading “WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME KNOW? (PRAYERS IN THE DARKNESS)”