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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
Friday, December 27th The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference… The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it’s indifference. ~ Elie Wiesel This birth is not to be taken lightly. Almost every… Continue Reading “16. CHRISTMAS DAYS AMONG OTHER THINGS: LOVE WITHOUT INDIFFERENCE”
Wednesday, December 25th And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven…!” (Luke 2:13-14) “For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.” In the last… Continue Reading “15. CHRISTMAS DAY: LOVE AS HOPE, PEACE, AND JOY–FOREVER”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Simply Soul Searching 