Let’s face it, for most of us, it’s not in our nature to be still. Many of our days are filled with appointments, tasks, and checking off items on our to-do lists. For myself, looking back over the past three years, which included selling two family homes, downsizing furniture, and items too many to mention,… Continue reading Still
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Celebrate
In the quiet of the evening, as the sky starts to darken, my eyes wander around our house, looking at the results of our many hours (days) of Christmas decorating. In our family room alone, we have displays of so many special Santas, snowmen, treasured lighted houses, and nativities. These are collected treasures over the… Continue reading Celebrate
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
Tabernacle
Where do you feel the Lord’s presence most on your journey as a pilgrim? The word Tabernacle literally means “place of dwelling and was so called in the belief that God literally lived within its sacred confines.” Wherever the Israelites made camp on their journey, the tabernacle was set up in the precise center of… Continue reading Tabernacle
Litany (of thanks)
Are you still in pilgrim mode? I pray that you are still walking with me on this journey towards “your sacred place.” Were you able to walk the labyrinth last week in contemplation? If not, there is always time to make a commitment to walk with God. Remember, our journey is not… Continue reading Litany (of thanks)
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
Sparkle
How many things can you think of that sparkle? It may be the sequins neatly sewn on your daughter’s princess Halloween costume or maybe it’s the sparkle you see in the eyes of someone that loves you. The word sparkle brings to me both new memories being made and old ones that I cherish. New… Continue reading Sparkle
Fresh
My camping days are well over! The idea now of putting up a tent and sleeping on a ground that has definitely gotten harder over the years, is not my idea of a vacation anymore. However, I will add that my husband and I can recall wonderful stories about all our camping adventures. One such… Continue reading Fresh
Umbilical
I would like to give credit for progress on my spiritual journey to a group of special women in Maryland. Our local church started a program that set up small, more intimate prayer group meetings in individual homes. I first took the leap to join one that was in close proximity to my home. As… Continue reading Umbilical
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