Last year, my husband and I, along with some good friends, took a drive to a local retreat center, to experience something new, a re-enactment of The Last Supper. We thought it would be a great way to focus our thoughts during Lent, although we didn’t know what to expect. The “stage” for the play,… Continue reading “Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you.”
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Awake
This word brings to mind a story that helps me connect to how important it is to always be awake when needed. My husband loves to recall the time we drove to visit family in New Hampshire. One the way home, the day was gloomy and rainy. He jokes (but unfortunately, it’s true) that during… Continue reading Awake
Humble
I keep a simple spreadsheet on my computer that organizes alphabetically all the words and stories that Jesus and I have co-authored these past years. I am truly humbled that this list continues to grow and feel blessed to receive such a gift and inspirations I share with you every week. While focusing on our… Continue reading Humble
Desire
We all have desires, right? Other words we may commonly use to describe those desires are our hopes, dreams, longings, needs, and even fancy. When we bring those asks before Jesus, what does He hear? When my desires are so great that it consumes me, what is He thinking about my requests? We’re praying, “If… Continue reading Desire
Feast
I believe, when I was first introduced to my then boyfriend’s family at the tender age of 16, was the beginning of me looking at food from a whole different perspective. Sitting around my future in-laws’ dinner table acquainted me with so many different kinds of meals and started to awaken my tastebuds. In defense… Continue reading Feast
Confirmation
How many times do we need to hear those words “I love you” spoken to us. It’s the confirmation of those three small words that are so important to our being, even if, many times, we know deep down inside they may not feel like enough or empty in their meaning. You and I were… Continue reading Confirmation
Tree
“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
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
“Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.”
I chose this one-line scripture because it is one of my favorites and has always spoken to me. The story of Samuel being called in the middle of the night awakens my senses and spirit every time I hear or read it. It may be because, although I hate to admit it, my listening skills… Continue reading “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.”
Ready
Getting ready for the day ahead involves a list of tasks in order to put on our best self. Bathing, grooming, brushing our teeth and choosing our clothing for the day are but a few. Special occasions may take more time, paying extra attention to our desirable outcome. Maybe it’s for attending church, a party… Continue reading Ready
From God's Lips 