Tag: pause

LONGING FOR GOD’S PEACE, DAY TWO

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Thursday, April 3rd At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery.… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PEACE, DAY TWO”

8. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE THROUGH DARKNESS

Friday, December 13th One morning while journaling early in November, I had a sudden revelation: I am a different person now. Feelings of resignation and apathy overwhelmed me, as I questioned my usual ways of living, and as I wondered if I had made… Continue Reading “8. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE THROUGH DARKNESS”

4. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: PAUSE

Thursday, February 22nd Read John 8:2-11 (copied below). Follow Jesus… The Pharisees bring a woman who had been caught in adultery to Jesus, asking what he has to say about her punishment according to the law. Before he responds, Jesus stops to write on… Continue Reading “4. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: PAUSE”

A PICTURE AND A POEM: THE PRESENCE IN THE PAUSE

When the argument gets heated,or my debate could be defeatedbut I know the words to win it,prompt me, please, to wait a minute.Then put your peace into my headand give me gracious words instead. Help me refrain from words that rushto find the holy… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: THE PRESENCE IN THE PAUSE”