Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Lessons From a Robot
When I was working and coping with Chronic Fatigue, I bought Roombas. It was nice to have a clean house when I came home exhausted. But after retiring, I realized that I could do in 15 minutes what it took the Roombas an hour. So I gave them to a friend, who sent this email….
For Today
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 New Living Translation Today is your day to paint life in bold colors; set today’s rhythm with your heart-drum; walk today’s march with courage; create today as your celebration of life. Jonathan Lockwood Huie I thank you God for this most…
Things I Learned …
… While Having a Root Canal The noise in your head is not your problem or responsibility. It is actually the sound of progress. You can ignore it or celebrate it. 2. Trust the process.The endodontist knows what she is doing even though you don’t. And don’t try to understand what she is saying: you…
Cats in the Garden
We were gathered on the patio that summer evening enjoying the sunset, while the cats explored the safe, fenced-in yard. Missy was gracefully leaping, turning and running. Some bug was in big trouble, we thought. As she sat playing with something, Jen went to investigate, then shouted, “Come look!” Missy had caught a baby rodent….
Faith
What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead. Hebrews 11:1-2 Living Bible (TLB) Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith…
How Many …
Dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we’ve got our whole lives ahead of us, and you’re inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb? Border Collie: Just one. And then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Dachshund: You know…
… and in the Storm
“The rain to the wind said,You push and I’ll pelt.’They so smote the garden bedThat the flowers actually knelt,And lay lodged–though not dead.I know how the flowers felt.”― Robert Frost ”Don’t confuse your path with your destination.Just because it’s stormy now doesn’t mean thatyou aren’t headed for sunshine.”– Anonymous Then they cried out to the Lord because of…
In the Rain …
“In the past God let all the nations do what they wanted. But God was always there doing the good things that prove he is real. He gives you rain from heaven and good harvests at the right times. He gives you plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” Acts 14:16-18 Easy-to-Read Version…
Someone You Should Know
Anne Frank We have been sheltering-in-place for several months now. Most of us have grown heartily tired of it. Yet others have done this for much longer, and for much greater life-and-death reasons. Anne Frank was one. Beginning July 6, 1942, Anne Frank hid with her family and others in cramped concealed rooms while Nazis…