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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
“Heaven is a house with porch lights.” ~ Ray Bradbury Wednesday, December 4th This season, I know that many of us need the hope of God in Christ to lessen our feelings of despair. As I reflected on my own despair, I found an… Continue Reading “3. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE AGAINST DESPAIR”
Monday, December 2nd I often wonder—sometimes worry—what the future might bring. There is an ever-present, underlying uncertainty to life, isn’t there? No one knows what tomorrow will hold for us. We may enjoy good fortune or learn upsetting news… achieve a goal or face… Continue Reading “2. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE AMID UNCERTAINTY”
Sunday, December 1st (You may appreciate having a small practice to serve as a daily reminder in this Advent time. As we reflect on our hope in Christ this week, I plan to light a candle and remember Jesus as our light of hope.)… Continue Reading “1. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE IN CHRIST”
As I began to prepare my Advent reflections for this year, it was difficult to find an inspirational theme. I struggled to write anything of significance amid election outcomes and personal heartaches, along with life’s regular responsibilities and unexpected interruptions. I prayerfully questioned how… Continue Reading “AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: INTRODUCTION”
(Throughout this month, I am sharing a few excerpts from my recently published memoir of my time with ovarian cancer in 2015. The words in italics are from my journal entries.) ~~~~~ When we do those things that Jesus tells us to do—forgive, repent,… Continue Reading “WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME KNOW? (HERE AND NOW)”
Have I mentioned I LOVE my new hip? 😉 While out walking last week, I saw two neighborhood friends coming my way from down the road. I was puzzled when they began to laugh in my direction–until they were close enough to explain. They… Continue Reading “IDENTIFYING TRAITS”
This morning, our two local churches–Cross of Grace Lutheran and St. Timothy’s in the Valley Episcopal–gathered together for an outdoor worship service and picnic. We also honored my husband, Jim, on his 30th Anniversary of Ordination into Ministry! Today I am reflecting on his… Continue Reading “CELEBRATING JIM’S 30 YEARS OF MINISTRY”
Wisdom is a journey,a passage through the years,with lessons learnedand insights gainedthrough trials and toils and tears. Wisdom is a posture,an eagerness to seewith open mindand open hearteach possibility. Wisdom is a detour,a new way we are led,through change of heart,a different choice,a turning… Continue Reading “WISDOM IS A JOURNEY”
While Jim and I were visiting his mom, Gayle, at her assisted-living residence, we spent one afternoon enjoying the music of a local singer. He was a favorite with the residents, and for two hours, he sang a variety of gospel songs and hymns.… Continue Reading “FROM WHY TO WONDER”
We sang one of my favorite hymns during a worship service a few weeks ago, “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” by Robert Robinson. I especially love the line, “Here’s my heart; O, take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.” But… Continue Reading “EBENEZER”
Simply Soul Searching 