Comes so far, no moreThe sea, deep, dark, powerfulUnfathomableYet tempered by He who seeksOur souls His great love to speak! ~Original 2022 The stark winter beach lends itself to a soul retreat! Five years ago, my husband and I decided to take a month-long retreat annually. It is a birthday gift to myself, a time…
Thinking about light today from Matthew 5:14-16: “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m…
Mid-August Reflection These are the days of … ** Sleeping in late, staying up late Poolside family fun Quesadillas and cupcakes Flowers in the park and deep blue skies Birthdays young and younger! Butterfly visitors Squeezable frozen cocktails for sharing Finding the “just-right” swivel rocking chair Revisiting old movies, old shows Holding close in prayer the…
I’m learning to pause at the end of each month to reflect on a few questions, to look back and make a note of just a tiny sampling of God’s goodness to me. 1. Where did you see God in July? I love sunflowers. Something about them makes me smile. I have a permanent one…
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…
Trying out a different style of reflection today … hoping to set aside time bi-monthly for this style of remembering using “the Simple Woman’s Daybook!” For May/June Looking out my window It’s cloudy again today with more rain on the way. It’s been a particularly wet May and June so far. I’m not complaining –…