I enjoy being outside, I especially love tromping through the woods this time of year. The trees are turning colors and the leaves are falling gently to the ground. The leaves on the ground can quiet your steps or make that satisfying crunch when you walk through them. What has me contemplating leaves today? It’s… Continue reading Do you need to let go of something?
What’s your prayer habit? Do you need a new one?
Do you know how to pray? Your answer is probably yes. You may already have a good habit in place. This topic came up recently in a Bible study, we were discussing prayer habits. Many of the people said that they needed to create new habits, either they had gotten to familiar or they are… Continue reading What’s your prayer habit? Do you need a new one?
Do you need a little Jesus?
Sure, I need Jesus, but do I need a mini Jesus, and lots of them? Having spent a few years online, there are many surprises about teaching in person again. One day, maybe 3 weeks ago, a mini Jesus appeared on my desk. I was amused, and thought, ok, someone thinks I need Jesus. So… Continue reading Do you need a little Jesus?
Lord, give me the grace to carry the burden.
Life is FULL of challenges. They come in all shapes and sizes, just like people. Everyone carries a different mixed bag of burdens. They could be physical like an illness, job related like stress, a layoff, or needing two jobs to make the ends meet, relational like conflicts with family or friends. Whatever it is,… Continue reading Lord, give me the grace to carry the burden.
How often do you talk to your guardian angel?
Today is the feast of our guardian angels. In truth, I don’t always remember that I have one, but I got to thinking about mine today and all the ways that he (I think about my angel as a he) has helped, guided, or protected me in my life. It’s comforting (or terrifying) to think… Continue reading How often do you talk to your guardian angel?
Are you asking big questions? Are you getting answers?
This is often on my mind. I sometimes ask many things of God, and then nothing. Complete silence. It’s maddening at times. What I am learning when I can take a step back and think about that is that it’s not that God is silent or didn’t answer me, He just didn’t do it right… Continue reading Are you asking big questions? Are you getting answers?
Who’s in your circle? Is Jesus included?
Friendship is an interesting subject. I’m sure that you like me have lots of different types of friends in my circle. I think we need all kinds of people in our life. There are the types of friends who text you every day a beautiful picture or a happy saying. These friends are just as… Continue reading Who’s in your circle? Is Jesus included?
Wherever you go, I shall go…
Does the title make you want to sing out loud or are you thinking of the book of Ruth in the Bible? Well, the song comes from Ruth. I may go as far as to say that song is the soundtrack of a few years in my late 20’s when I was busy on a… Continue reading Wherever you go, I shall go…
Birthdays and unexpected blessings…
In any season of my life I can be grateful for something. It seems like the readings I have heard lately have centered on God working in people’s lives. That’s really what this blog is all about- how God works in my life and what I see in the world. Does it seem too good… Continue reading Birthdays and unexpected blessings…
Are you feeling more like a butterfly or a caterpillar?
I don’t think it’s a secret that I love butterflies. They are beautiful creatures and it’s delightful when they fly by. They seem to be everywhere lately. My friend tells me that they are migrating south, that could be true, but I also think I see them because I am looking! Have you noticed that… Continue reading Are you feeling more like a butterfly or a caterpillar?