Tag: loveoneanother

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”

SECOND THOUGHT: CONNECTIONS IN COMMONALITY

Our uniqueness is what makes us common. It is the same fact that we are unique that we as individuals have in common. ~ Morena Baloyi This is one of the reasons we watch movies, attend recovery groups, read memoirs, and sit around campfires telling… Continue Reading “SECOND THOUGHT: CONNECTIONS IN COMMONALITY”

CONNECTIONS: OUR SHARED COMMONALITIES

Our family likes to play The New York Times’ Connections game. Each day we share our results in a group text, so I love that this game also “connects” our family on a daily basis! In this game, one is given sixteen words to… Continue Reading “CONNECTIONS: OUR SHARED COMMONALITIES”

SECOND THOUGHT: CONNECTIONS IN COMPANIONS

We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep. ~ William James May I look beneath the surface,past the superficial smileof each person I encounteras I travel every mile,and watch for opportunitiesto help them feel worthwhile. What truly… Continue Reading “SECOND THOUGHT: CONNECTIONS IN COMPANIONS”

…AND YET

Thank you, Brightest Love and Light,for showing us that we still mightshine with your love and peace.Your love will shine and never ceaseto remain with us in every day through your small, ordinary way… The breaking of dawn, long shadows on the lawn, the… Continue Reading “…AND YET”

THIS…

I hope that regular readers have come to know that my blog posts are intended to encourage, uplift, and then prompt us all to share God’s love in the world.I hope that my words give inspiration, comfort, and kindness.I hope to remind readers of… Continue Reading “THIS…”