This, I believe, is the perfect word for our Advent season. My wheels started turning while baking my mother’s favorite cookie recipe for a church function. I started to reminisce about the past and had also recently heard a song (which you can listen to at the end) called “Make Room” by Casting Crowns. I… Continue reading Room
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Grace
This is scary. So many times, this word comes to mind, but I’m never quite sure how to put something down on paper. Today, the word grace whispered to me, but I, again, chose to file the word for another time. Then, I went to do the scripture readings for the day. What was today’s… Continue reading Grace
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
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
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)
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
Care
A close good friend once told me once that accepting care from others allows them the opportunity to give of themselves and grow in their faith also. How well do you care for others? How good are you at allowing others to reach out to you in a time of need? I am learning constantly… Continue reading Care
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
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
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.
From God's Lips 