Tag: purpose

LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY FOUR

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Monday, March 31st (This excerpt from my memoir * was written after my chemotherapy was finished and I was feeling stronger.) On another cold December morning, I sat at my desk, ready to write my journal reflections. The day was… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY FOUR”

LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY THREE

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Friday, March 28th Benediction(KLW, October 2021) As you go about your daily lifemay you attend to deeper meaning.May you notice all the quiet nudgesand the wisdom you are gleaning. May God give you good clarityfor which purposes to pursueto help… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY THREE”

LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY TWO

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Thursday, March 27th During a recent morning retreat, our group reflected on God’s purpose for us by asking ourselves this question: What would I want engraved on my gravestone? I appreciate this question because it invites me to see my… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY TWO”

LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY ONE

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Wednesday, March 26th In my younger years, I sincerely longed to know God’s purpose for my life and vocation. I wanted to please God by choosing the right career path, the right way to live and serve each day, and… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PURPOSE, DAY ONE”

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY ANGER? (#1)

BEGIN WITH GOD This week, I have seen many posts from friends, family, and other writers who share these feelings of frustration, sadness, depression, and anger that I am experiencing. I hope that my writing will help those of you who are struggling along… Continue Reading “WHAT DO I DO WITH MY ANGER? (#1)”

PRECISELY PINPOINTED

Where can I go from your spirit?    Or where can I flee from your presence?Psalm 139:7 Though I may feel lostyou have me pinpointed at the precise location of your infinite timeand spaceand visionand presence. Though I may feel insignificantyou know the exact measure ofthe… Continue Reading “PRECISELY PINPOINTED”

A PICTURE AND A POEM: BRIDGE

I AM A BRIDGE… Before the green tangleof the vines and the brush,there was a timewhen students would rushover the creek to their school each day. And I was their bridgebuilt sturdy and strong;the passage to followas they walked along,laughing and talking while going… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: BRIDGE”

ADVENT JOY: FROM FINISH TO FULFILL

JOY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR DAILY LIVING(Friday, December 16th) Finish: to bring to completion or issue; to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking Fulfill: to bring to an end; to develop the full potential of; to convert into reality… Continue Reading “ADVENT JOY: FROM FINISH TO FULFILL”

ADVENT HOPE: FROM DREADING TO DREAMING

HOPE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR ANTICIPATIONTuesday, November 29th Dread: to fear greatly, to feel extreme reluctance to meet or face Dream: to have a dream of (a desired goal or purpose); to consider a possibility, imagine During my time with cancer, each additional… Continue Reading “ADVENT HOPE: FROM DREADING TO DREAMING”