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HOW IS GOD LOVING ME – AND WHERE IS GOD LEADING ME?
INTRODUCTION For the past several years, I have felt an increasingly deeper “Advent Ache,” an inner longing for more of God in Christ amid the heartache, worry, and sometimes despair of these days. This year, as I contemplated reflections for the season, I listed… Continue Reading “ADVENT: A SEASON OF STILLNESS (AND SURPRISES?)”
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Wednesday, April 2nd In our times of trial, hardship, sorrow, pain, or fear, when we find ourselves desperately longing for a sense of God’s peace, isn’t it a gift to know that God is longing for us to have peace,… Continue Reading “LONGING FOR GOD’S PEACE, DAY ONE”
Thursday, March 14th Read Mark 4:35-41 (copied below). Follow Jesus… Jesus sleeps in the stern as he and his disciples are crossing the Sea of Galilee. When a storm begins to ravage the boat, the frightened disciples awaken him. Jesus tells the storm to… Continue Reading “13. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: REST”
Sunday, February 18th Read Matthew 6:25-34 (copied below). Follow Jesus… This beautiful passage is part of the Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus teaches the people–and us–a new way of living, being, and understanding: his way of Love. Following this way of Love… Continue Reading “2. THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF: TRUST”
Feeling especially grateful on a recent night, I whispered, “Thank you, God, for this day,” as I closed my eyes. This small prayer has now become a regular practice. I have found that releasing the day in gratitude helps to settle my soul and… Continue Reading “FROM HOLDING ON TO BEING HELD”
WHAT IS PEACE? Sunday, December 4th(Each day this week, we will be focusing on the difference Peace makes in our lives.) If you have an Advent wreath, you may wish to light the first candle as the candle of HOPE, and the second candle… Continue Reading “PEACE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE”
Simply Soul Searching 