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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Tuesday, April 1st The purpose of God isn’t to save us from Hell. The purpose of God is to make us like Christ.~ Aiden Wilson Tozer I love this quote! A.W. Tozer’s words reveal two different (and life-changing) perspectives about… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY FIVE”
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Thursday, March 13th It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger after them. ~ George Eliot… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PROVISION, DAY TWO”
Over the holiday break, I had the privilege of spending a day with my 5-year-old granddaughter. It was one of those days when I had no pressing obligations, no tasks that needed to be done, and so I felt attentive and present to our… Continue Reading ““ONE VERY GOOD…””
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”
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”
Wednesday, December 11th I once believed that anger was wrong, a shortcoming from not having the inner peace of Christ. Most likely this stems from the ways we sometimes observe anger being exhibited in life. We see anger displayed through temper tantrums, hurtful words,… Continue Reading “7. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE OVER ANGER”
Photo by Alex Block on Unsplash Monday, December 9th Some of my favorite posts on Instagram are the tender videos that show children coming on stage with their classmates, preparing to sing before a crowded auditorium. A few nervously scan the audience, searching for parents or other… Continue Reading “6. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE BEYOND COMMOTION”
Sunday, December 8th (As we reflect on our peace in Christ this week, I plan to allow for small pauses throughout my day to think of Jesus as my peaceful presence.) This week, what does it mean for us to find our Peace in… Continue Reading “5. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: PEACE 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”
Simply Soul Searching 