Tag: Love

14. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: LOVE OVER EXCLUSION

Monday, December 23rd This past spring, when I and several others spoke before our county commissioners to defend our local Pride event (for the LGTBQ+ community), one woman yelled out to us, “We just don’t want you to go to hell!” As much as… Continue Reading “14. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: LOVE OVER EXCLUSION”

13. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: LOVE IN CHRIST

Sunday, December 22nd (For my spiritual reminder this week, I plan to place my hand over my heart and pray, “I hold you in my heart, Jesus.”) We are now very close to Christmas Day, and Love is the perfect focus for such a… Continue Reading “13. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: LOVE IN CHRIST”

AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: INTRODUCTION

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”

IDENTIFYING TRAITS

Have I mentioned I LOVE my new hip? πŸ˜‰ 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”

SERVING THE GREATER GOOD

I once walked to this meadow each morning to take in the beauty and at times, capture the sunrise. The meadow became my treasured sacred space that was an easily traveled distance from home. So, I was quite disappointed when plans were then made… Continue Reading “SERVING THE GREATER GOOD”

GREATER GIFTS

Heartfelt Gratitude… For this good earth; your presence onthe woods, the fields,the dusk, the dawn,the blooms, the leaves,the bird, the fawn. For bonus years and precious days,I am so glad that I could stay–more time to laugh and sing and play. ~~~~~ Inner Contentment…… Continue Reading “GREATER GIFTS”

FROM FLOWING STREAM TO QUIET POND

I like to think of the spiritual life as a flowing stream, ever progressing on a journey deeper into our true selves in God. I envision the riverbanks as God’s guidance, turning and leading me onward. My life experiences can be like springs of… Continue Reading “FROM FLOWING STREAM TO QUIET POND”

16. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: ENCOURAGE

Thursday, March 21st Read John 14:1-3, 27; 15:9-11; 16:33 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Earlier in the book of John, Jesus warns his disciples, “I am with you only a little longer…” (vs. 13:33). Then, beginning with his new commandment to love one another, he… Continue Reading “16. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: ENCOURAGE”

LOVE, HONOR–AND SILENCE

As this January month of Light draws to a close–and my candles have burned low–I am changing our home altar to the theme of Love. February seems a proper month to focus on Love, as it includes Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, the beginning… Continue Reading “LOVE, HONOR–AND SILENCE”

LIGHT FOR THE DARKNESS

With CHERISH as my guiding word for 2024, I plan to create monthly themes that will help set apart and celebrate each month. I designated January as my month of Light–inspired by my sister, who chose light as her word for the year. Now… Continue Reading “LIGHT FOR THE DARKNESS”