Recently I have had the supreme privilege of gathering with some amazing people. We meet up almost every week. We get a cup of coffee, tea or smoothie to sip on while we talk, laugh, pray, cry, contemplate and expound on what God is doing in each of our lives.
Drifting aimlessly like a ship lost at sea; my family and I swirling around and around endlessly in this sea of confusion. Salty spray slaps at our face mingling with tears of frustration and disillusionment. The sail and rudder intact but whipped out of our hands by high winds brought on by sudden unexpected change.… Continue reading Firmly Anchored
Little by little, layer by layer. Bit by bit. Moment by moment. Releasing the grip. Forgiving the thing. Forgiving them too. Feeling the feelings. Crying the tears. Angry and sullen. The day set in grey. The sun tucked away. Reprieve feels far away. The burden too great. The moment too heavy. The way forward unknown. … Continue reading Letting Go
When asked, I jokingly say I am a Heinz 57 Christian. Not because I believe there is more than one God or more than one way to God. No, there is only one God and one way to God and that is through our belief in Jesus. I say that I am a Heinz 57… Continue reading The Sum Total of Who We Are
Wheaties and Roman Meal bread toasted with lots of butter. Strong black coffee. Soft quartets singing in the background. Sunday mornings in church. Oreos from THE jar. Long walks, a day at the park, picnics, Slurpee’s and the newspaper. Time spent in the company of someone much older and wiser than myself. Home cooked meal,… Continue reading An Observation
Today you might feel like you have been pressed down, crushed and then some. Maybe you feel like everything is stacked against you and it feels as if it will never let up. The pressure so intense, any little thing that comes next will cause you to crumble. Today you might feel as if you… Continue reading He Holds You
Have you ever wondered what from earth reaches Heaven? What God hears in Heaven? Does he hear every sound made by us or just our prayers? What makes him smile, laugh or shake his head and chuckle? I was thinking about this the other day as I walked about outside enjoying the sunshine and fresh… Continue reading A Song to Heaven
Over the long weekend my family decided to drive up and see other family in a nearby town. While there we grilled out, walked the shore of the lake and decided to drive a little further out and hike the gloss mountains. My husband and I grew up in the small town and surrounding countryside.… Continue reading Face of the Father
Lean In. Listen. Let His love wash over you. Fill you up. His love is all this and more…
I have a pillow on my bed that reads “Life is Beautiful”. I bought it as a reminder to appreciate the life I have and also to consider even the most difficult parts beautiful. This morning as I made my bed after a fitful nights sleep I contemplated the saying and wondered aloud if I have indeed found life to be beautiful. I came to this conclusion.
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