We had fleas. And worms. Alright, it wasn’t the end of the world, but it was pretty close. And we felt very inadequate for the job. I found myself being nostalgic over how easy it had been to keep house B. C. (“Before Cats”). And now, fleas (and worms) in my freshly cleaned house! Well,…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Have Mercy!
Mercy: compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one’s power; compassion and love, not just feelings and emotions, expressed in tangible ways. The RequestAnswer me when I call to you, my righteous God.Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1 NIVDo not withhold…
Just Add … Flavor
I think it’s clear that companies making medicine have no idea what fruits taste like. Anonymous
Strengthen Me!
The RequestO Lord, don’t stay away. O God my Strength, hurry to my aid. Psalm 22:19 TLBMy soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Psalm 119:28 NIV The ReplyDo not be afraid—I am with you! I am your God—let nothing terrify you!I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save…
“Oh No!”
Oh, no! They are gone! There were three, but now there are none! I keep looking and looking but … nothing. What has happened? Is this my fault? Am I being punished? What can I do? This is terrible! From my kitchen sink I can see the little hummingbird flying from place to place. She…
Someone You Should Know…
Mother Teresa Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, the current capital of the Republic of Macedonia. To read more of her story go to https://www.biography.com/religious-figure/mother-teresaHere are some quotes attributed to her: “People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior…
The “Uh-oh” Moment
All this time I was in almost daily contact with the vet. And the ugly phrase “Feline Leukemia” gave substance to my fears. We continued medications and I continued following both animals to the litter box. Both improved, but not entirely. There was something very wrong and no one knew what it was. Little by…
Help Me!
The Request:Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:2 NIVDo not be far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help. Psalm 22:11 NIVLord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. Psalm…
Insomnia
Who decided to call it insomnia and not resisting a rest? I want to sleep but my brain won’t stop talking to itself. Anonymous People who fall asleep quickly freak me out. I mean, don’t they have thoughts? It’s adorable when sleep tries to compete with Facebook. I want to be like a caterpillar. Eat…
Teach Me
The RequestTeach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth!Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. Psalm 86:11 NLT The ReplyThis is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the…