Category: A Faith in Process

Aunt Beth’s Celebration of Life was Sunday. She would have loved it. My contribution was picture memory boards, so I took her photo albums home and spent the last week combing through them, scanning, tweaking, printing, pasting. I am always happiest when I have a creative project. Aunt Beth was a member of the Unitarian…

This is a comic strip I clipped and saved years ago. Yet it is as true today as it was back then. ***** Mr. Boffo by Joe Martin TGIF, everyone!

***** And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. Romans 8:28 Amplified Bible

For since the world began,no ear has heardand no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! Isaiah 64:4 NLT ***** ***** The humble will see their God at work and be glad.    Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged.Psalm 69:32 NLT

Written by William Cowper in 1773, this poem was originally titled, “Light Shining out of Darkness“. It was accompanied by this text: Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”John 13:7 NIV ******** God moves in a mysterious way,    His wonders to perform;He plants his footsteps in the sea,    And…

My Aunt Beth left this earth quietly and peacefully just before 8 AM on Friday. For 4 days we waited and hoped. For the next 4 days we just waited. This wait is over. But more will come. That is just how it is. We wait because we have to, but God uses that waiting….

Beth continues to sleep peacefully, although her breaths are slowing. I will take my shift this afternoon. My cousins and I marvel at the overwhelming urgency to be at her bedside and how hard it is to leave physically. Mentally and emotionally, we are there around the clock. I thought of the quote, “They also…

I meant to post yesterday. I even had it ready to send. I just … forgot. For a good reason. My favorite aunt, Beth, is in the hospital and was put into hospice Tuesday evening. I have been figuratively holding my breath and waiting. I’m spending hours at her bedside and nearly every waking moment…

God, the Lord, created the heavens and stretched them out.    He created the earth and everything in it.Isaiah 42:5a NLT ******** People make lists. Of old Wonders … ******** …and new Wonders. ******** Did you notice? Every one of those wonders, old and new, are amazing, yes, but manmade. ******** What about some God-made wonders? For the…

It’s wonderful how an upbeat tune and cheerful words can make a day seem better. This is the song I want playing in my head today.