Exploring habits of devotion
Mid-July Reflection These are the days of … ** The rich fragrance of coffee on quiet mornings The comfort of well-worn t-shirts and sandals Ordinary moments, simple meals, everyday matters Weekly math labs with the grandsons exploring the beauty of math (especially candy math LOL) TSA checks and airport mania after a long absence Beach vibes…
What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me.I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. Job 3:25-26 I read the book of Job last week, and I’ve been thinking about this concept of rest. Then on Sunday, our pastor mentioned rest in his sermon. Rest is a common topic…
June has ended, and I’m spending just a few minutes today thinking about a few questions to frame my reflection. 1. Where did you see God in June? Our church has “re-opened” this past month. We had a celebratory Sunday complete with food trucks, jump houses for the kids, and great coffee! With the re-opening,…
Mid-June Reflection! These are the days of … ** Driving with the tips of my fingers – the heat has caught up with us! Burning up the pot of begonias – the rainy spell had created a false sense of hope in keeping potted flowers alive. Frustration, my fingerprint signature no longer works consistently on my…
I’ve been thinking about this fourth beatitude, hungering and thirsting after righteousness. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 I rarely experience hunger. Seriously, when was the last time you went without food long enough for your stomach to growl, to feel weak, lacking energy, lacking focus,…
Pondering the idea of connections today. Recently, as bits and pieces of society are returning to normal, I realize more clearly my need for connection. I’m an introvert. I’ve often said had I not married, I could have been a hermit on a hillside somewhere. And yet, maybe that’s not quite true. A group of…