Listening for love.
Fast and Slow
True confessions. I am a terrible faster! On a normal day I don’t think much about food but if I decide to fast for any reason, food is all I think about! Can you relate?
Believing!
“A short-cut!” my husband exclaimed and off he traipsed across the lake-bed. I was a small distance behind and watched as he blazed a new trail only to end up thigh deep in mud!
Peace Be With You
Sometimes when I read a passage I can feel the Holy Spirit ask if I’d like to hang out a while. The invitation felt irresistible this morning as I read Jesus’ words, “ Peace be with you!”
Beautiful For Jesus
I love words that make me smile and have some definite favorites! “Nard”, for example. Say it and see if you don’t smile! Now I admit that it was this word that caught my attention today as I read Mark Chapter 14…
Jesus Wept
I love that Jesus wept. Initially, I didn’t understand why Jesus wept for Lazarus when He must have known that He could raise Him from the dead!
In All Circumstances
What is God’s will for me? This is likely a familiar question for many of us who read this verse. In my work as a spiritual companion, I’ve sat with many people from age 9 to 90 who earnestly and sometimes, desperately, want to know God’s will — “Which, what and where, Lord? Help me to find and follow You.”
I Can't Know That!
“How come you have five toes? Why are your eyes blue? Where do caterpillars come from? My 4 year old granddaughter and I were sitting crossed legged on the floor playing when I asked her these silly questions.
God In Our Midst
Sitting on the deck overlooking a vista that stretches out for miles, I found myself a witness to declarations of emerald green, sage and hints of autumn yellow. In those spacious moments, with only the wind and a sweet black lab to keep me company, I felt the reality of God surround me.
Face To Face
“Crinkle, crinkle yittle star, how I wonder what you are…” I sang gently alongside my little grand-daughter as I rocked her to sleep. Her head rested on my shoulder and before long, I could feel her go limp in my arms.
Poking Around
My husband and I got stuck recently. It reminded me of the definition of insanity, when you try the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome. In this case, we each tried again to explain our points of view and once again we ended up at a stalemate.