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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
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”
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”
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”
At the beginning of April, I changed our home altar from a somber Lenten decor to a springtime theme. Our canvases of dogwood blossoms are lovely, but they cannot compare to the flowering trees in our neighborhood as creation now blooms anew! Nature is… Continue Reading “JOY IN THIS MOMENTARY SEASON”
HOLY SATURDAY VIGIL, March 30th Follow Jesus… Jesus will spend three days “in the heart of the earth” as this passage describes. Between Jesus’ death on Good Friday until his resurrection on Easter Sunday, we wait… Holy Saturday is a liminal time of quiet… Continue Reading “20. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: DESCEND”
FRIDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE As we close out our week of Advent Hope, let’s rest and refresh our spirits by revisiting young Mary’s song of hope, sung early in her pregnancy: And Mary said,My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REST AND REFRESH”
WEDNESDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE This step is a fun and creative task for me–adding the finishing touches to a room. As you envision your heart-room filled with the Hope of Christ, what would you add or include? Do you think of a sprouting tulip… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: FURNISH”
MONDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE Today’s task is to brighten our room by letting in more light. In what ways might you bring more light of Hope into your heart-room? Would you set a reading lamp near a comfy chair with a good book nearby?… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REARRANGE”
SUNDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE God’s love revealed through Jesus remains with us on this earthly journey, giving us hope amid all of life’s joys and trials. Hope is the faith that we are beloved by God, who can lighten our days, illuminate our paths,… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: DECLUTTER”
On a recent hike up Meek’s Mountain, I was pleasantly surprised to come upon these sunbeams lighting my path ahead! I regarded the scene as holy, and several familiar Bible verses came to mind… Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light… Continue Reading “SUNBEAM MOMENTS”
Simply Soul Searching 