faith journey, Uncategorized

Gentle

Just speaking the word gentle brings me an immediate feeling of calm and peace and also brings back a special memory.  I remember I was only 12 years old when I became an aunt for the first time.   My sister and her husband lived in their new apartment, which was within walking distance from my… Continue reading Gentle

charity, Uncategorized

Welcome

If you recall the saying, “If you looked in the dictionary under the word  … there would be a picture of …., what would your answer be if you inserted the word welcome?   My choice would be "my mother-in-law."  She welcomed everyone! When she was with friends and family (and strangers too), she took that… Continue reading Welcome

God's creations, Uncategorized

Picnic

I apologize.  It really is the word that spoke to me this morning.  It’s not a positive word on the surface, although most picnics that we’ve experienced hold some great memories and fun.  But to connect picnics and Jesus?  I think this may be my biggest challenge.  I do recall a memory of one of… Continue reading Picnic

faith journey, Uncategorized

Awake

This word brings to mind a story for me that helps me connect to how important it is to always be awake.  My husband always teases me about the time we drove to visit his brother in New Hampshire.  One the way up there, the day was gloomy and rainy.  He jokes (but unfortunately, it’s… Continue reading Awake

faith journey, Uncategorized

Safe

I felt this word deeply due to a recent incident that a close friend experienced.  It made me think back to when in my life I haven’t felt safe.  I apologize for taking the negative on this word, but I think until we feel unsafe, we don’t realize how blessed we are when we ARE… Continue reading Safe

relationships

Like –

Is there a difference between the word like vs. the word love?  I’m sure you’re nodding your head - of course there is!  I think loving someone would be a part of a deeper and committed relationship.  You don’t just call them on the phone or spend time with them out of obligation.  No matter… Continue reading Like –

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Clear – Open your eyes and see!

“The Sound of Music” is one of my favorite all time movies. I have fond memories of my mom taking me to see the movie when I was only 11 years old. I also love one of the songs, “My Favorite Things”, sung by the star, Julie Andrews.  Another thought that comes to mind, as… Continue reading Clear – Open your eyes and see!

faith journey, Uncategorized

Thank you – He listens with an intentive ear for our thank yous.

How many times do we forget to say thank you to not only the ones we love, but even to a stranger?  I know I try to be very aware of saying my thank-yous.  While out to dinner I once asked our waitress, who was taking care of us, “How often do customers say thank… Continue reading Thank you – He listens with an intentive ear for our thank yous.

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Light – Be the light of Christ for all to see

I remember visiting the Luray Caverns, located in the Shenandoah mountains of Virginia as a young girl, with my parents.  Many years later, I returned to that area with my husband and, again, took the tour of these amazing caverns.  The guided tour we travelled has lighted pathways, illuminating our way so we could all… Continue reading Light – Be the light of Christ for all to see