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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
I was pleasantly surprised to find this cheerful wreath on the door to my office when I arrived one morning last week (I serve as the Parish Administrator at our local Episcopal Church). A few hours later, I learned from Father Andy that the… Continue Reading “LOVE… AND LAUGHTER”
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?)”
Jim and I have recently worshiped in two different church buildings. The first was a large traditional sanctuary, with stained glass windows and an ornate decor that fostered an atmosphere of majestic reverence. When we sang the hymns, beautiful organ music resounded in the… Continue Reading “IN THE SMALLEST OF SPACES”
Sunday, February 25th Read Matthew 15:29-31 (copied below). Follow Jesus… During Jesus’ ministry on earth, he quickly became known for his healing powers. As this passage describes, great crowds began to follow him, bringing with them all who needed his healing touch. to be… Continue Reading “5. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: PLACE”
I am wondering… do you feel as I do, a bit reluctant to be joyfully grateful this Thanksgiving? I have many blessings–for which I am very thankful–but I am also concerned about those who are enduring terrible circumstances; the immense grief and loss from… Continue Reading “THE GRACE OF GRATITUDE”
Revelations from an autumn scene… As daylight hours begin to wane, the leaves gratefully reciprocate a radiant new light, shining with the splendor that can only come from inner transformation. The branch bows low in humility, its brokenness apparent, yet the tree steadfastly clings… Continue Reading “TO BE WITH WHAT IS”
(Additional reflections on Monday’s post, VENTURING OUT–OR NOT) When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:32-33 NRSVUE) After Jesus rescued him from the water, Peter then stayed… Continue Reading “SECOND THOUGHT: VENTURING…”
My friend Debbie and I were chatting over cups of coffee when the topic of prayer came up. She mentioned my recent post* about my annoyance when a stranger stopped to bless me, and then asked a thought-provoking question: “What would have made the… Continue Reading “ANOTHER PRAYER FROM A STRANGER”
HOPE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR SELF-REGARDWednesday, November 30th Merit: to be worthy of or entitled or liable to; earn; deserve Mercy: lenient or compassionate treatment; a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion As people of faith, we are called… Continue Reading “ADVENT HOPE: FROM MERIT TO MERCY”
Simply Soul Searching 