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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
INTRODUCTION For the past several years, I have felt an increasingly deeper “Advent Ache,” an inner longing for more of God in Christ amid the heartache, worry, and sometimes despair of these days. This year, as I contemplated reflections for the season, I listed… Continue Reading “ADVENT: A SEASON OF STILLNESS (AND SURPRISES?)”
I shared a post back in May of 2023 (linked below) about planting iris seeds in the drainage area near our home. From the time those seeds were planted, I have been watching the area for any little purple-blue flags to appear. For four… Continue Reading “THE LESSON FROM THE IRIS”
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Monday, March 31st (This excerpt from my memoir * was written after my chemotherapy was finished and I was feeling stronger.) On another cold December morning, I sat at my desk, ready to write my journal reflections. The day was… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY FOUR”
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Thursday, March 27th During a recent morning retreat, our group reflected on God’s purpose for us by asking ourselves this question: What would I want engraved on my gravestone? I appreciate this question because it invites me to see my… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY TWO”
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”
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”
Wednesday, December 11th I once believed that anger was wrong, a shortcoming from not having the inner peace of Christ. Most likely this stems from the ways we sometimes observe anger being exhibited in life. We see anger displayed through temper tantrums, hurtful words,… Continue Reading “7. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE OVER ANGER”
Photo by Alex Block on Unsplash Monday, December 9th Some of my favorite posts on Instagram are the tender videos that show children coming on stage with their classmates, preparing to sing before a crowded auditorium. A few nervously scan the audience, searching for parents or other… Continue Reading “6. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE BEYOND COMMOTION”
Sunday, December 8th (As we reflect on our peace in Christ this week, I plan to allow for small pauses throughout my day to think of Jesus as my peaceful presence.) This week, what does it mean for us to find our Peace in… Continue Reading “5. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE IN CHRIST”
Friday, December 6th “No matter how tall the mountain is, it cannot hide the sun.” (Chinese proverb) When the angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus (in the biblical story of Luke), Mary could not know what the future would… Continue Reading “4. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE WITH PERSEVERANCE”
Simply Soul Searching 