“I think that I shall never see, a poem as lovely as a tree.” This poem by James Kilmer, which I will print later in this post, was written in 1913, who was a well-known poet. Do you remember climbing trees when you were younger? What was so attractive as the desire to climb our… Continue reading Tree
Category: faith journey
Embers
Looking around at all the campers enjoying their weekend made me miss a little bit of those times during our earlier camping adventures. Their fold-up lawn chairs, and even some more comfortable lounges, were gathered around each of the campsites. Long food tables were in place to hold all kinds of snacks and food cooked… Continue reading Embers
Chosen
The word “chosen” takes me immediately back to my school days where I can visualize my classmates and myself all lined up and fearfully waiting to hear our names called to be chosen for the team. I remember how disappointed I was when I didn't make the cut to be on the cheerleading team. Maybe… Continue reading Chosen
Freedom
I remember taking a school field trip with my fellow classmates to the city known for freedom – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. What impressed me the most was seeing the Liberty Bell with its infamous crack and reading the story behind it. When we were younger, did we really understand what freedom meant and how blessed we… Continue reading Freedom
Decision
How many decisions have you made in your lifetime? It doesn’t matter if you’re sweet 16 or in your 90’s, we make decisions every day of our lives. It may be as simple as “What should I have for breakfast this morning?” to the most important decision of our lives. “Should I go to college?” … Continue reading Decision
Foundation
What is your foundation built on – solid ground, sand, or rocky ground? Of course, I’m referring to the foundation of your beliefs. At one time or another, I can picture myself in all of the above. Sometimes I feel so strong and it’s easy for me to stand on solid ground, never wavering in… Continue reading Foundation
Change
A memory came rushing to me as I was sitting in church, upon hearing that word whisper in my mind. I was sixteen years old again and sitting on my parents’ front porch listening to my record player and singing to the song “Hey Jude” by the Beatles. The boy that I had met the… Continue reading Change
Sharing
Only remnants remain of our Thanksgiving celebrations, however small or large. Now, we are continuing on the next part of our journey into Advent. The three wise men were definitely pilgrims, being guided towards a very sacred place, a simple manger in a stable, holding the Christ child. Their plan? Following a… Continue reading Sharing
Pilgrim
Do you remember the definition of Pilgrim? Just a reminder – “a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.” Can you imagine the necessary planning the pilgrims of long ago must have done, preparing for the long journey to a new and unfamiliar land? Their goal was… Continue reading Pilgrim
Pilgrims
Giving thanks during this upcoming month is our traditional focus; and it’s pretty much assumed that we will all experience the visual of that perfect Thanksgiving meal that includes that golden, juicy roasted turkey, stuffing, apple pie and all the trimmings! I can even smell those familiar aromas escaping from our kitchen. Every year we… Continue reading Pilgrims
From God's Lips 