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Grief, Gratitude and the Glory of God’s Grace
“I quit!” I declared, expressing my unsettled sentiment about the day, the week, the month, the season. Not only did everyone I talked to that day have issues of great grief, which were compounded by the season of “happy holiday”, but my own physically weariness was overwhelming. “Tis the season to be Jolly, Fa-la,la….” For … Read More about Grief, Gratitude and the Glory of God’s Grace
Simplicity of Faith Heals the Complexity Fear
I was astounded at the wisdom of the words of a young woman who will never send an email or read a book. My friend, Sommer, is a thirty-some, born with physical impairments, limiting her to see the world through the eyes of a 5 year old. OR is this limitation a source of illumination? … Read More about Simplicity of Faith Heals the Complexity Fear
7 Mindful Choices to Heal the Heart of Uncertainties
I watched the lunar eclipse in amazement, the unusual sight of the brilliant light of a ‘Harvest Moon” transforming into a reddish dark “Blood Moon”. Like a continuous growing veil, the eclipse, captured the fullness of a bright moon, before diminishing it into a dark red, lifeless disk in the sky. Before the night ended, … Read More about 7 Mindful Choices to Heal the Heart of Uncertainties
My Morning Reflections on Hope
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT Hope is the word in the middle between faith and love. Hope is not a random word that sounds good along with Faith and Love. Hope is the pivotal noun linking the words Faith and Love. Hope, … Read More about My Morning Reflections on Hope
An Overcommitted Schedule takes from Life, An Overwhelmed Soul gives Life
Early morning walks in cool air and predawn light are usually quiet and soft. However, in my neighborhood these last few weeks, the early morning quiet is punctuated by the constant mechanical churning of huge pumps. The pumps are making a valiant attempt to lower the water level of our local playa lake. Rain and … Read More about An Overcommitted Schedule takes from Life, An Overwhelmed Soul gives Life
My Morning reflections: The Knowing of God
Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 NIV Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Psalms 100:3 NIV To KNOW ABOUT … Read More about My Morning reflections: The Knowing of God
Shame Fuels Depression and Anxiety, Joy fuels Confidence and Contentment
Tall, smart, quiet, lanky, blonde, and freckled would be the words I’d describe myself as a girl. One would think with that description I would have been confident in my appearance and acceptance of others. Not the case! I was too tall, too lanky…I did not feel normal, smart enough or pretty enough. In middle … Read More about Shame Fuels Depression and Anxiety, Joy fuels Confidence and Contentment
My Morning Reflections
It is a comfort to know that this chaotic world is held by a sovereign God Who is the giver of all good gifts (James 1:17) , and has compassion on all His works (Psalms 145:9) with a wisdom that is beyond our capabilities to comprehend (Romans 11:33-36). The presence of this love brings a peace as we … Read More about My Morning Reflections
My Morning Reflections
Then Jesus spoke out again, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. ~John 8:12 (NET) The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth … Read More about My Morning Reflections
Accept Anxiety, Diminish Shame, “Appreciate the Gift”
I have always been anxious. I came from a family of worriers. Both parents were hyper-vigilant and one parent had an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. To soothe their anxiety, the home environment was controlling and perfectionistic having everything in its place. Outside the home, I had experiences of school bullying, the stalking of a stranger in … Read More about Accept Anxiety, Diminish Shame, “Appreciate the Gift”
Giving up Everything for God’s Anything
Then Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and I do nothing on my own initiative, but I speak just what the Father taught me. 29 And the one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do … Read More about Giving up Everything for God’s Anything
Troubles, Trust and Thankful Prayers
Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer. (Romans 12: 11:12 NET) An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him. (Psalms 32:10 NET) Light is sown for the [uncompromisingly] righteous and strewn along their … Read More about Troubles, Trust and Thankful Prayers