God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him.We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in sea storm and earthquake,Before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains. Jacob-wrestling God fights for us, God-of-Angel-Armies protects us. Psalm 46:1-3 The Message I declare that I am calm and peaceful. I…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
After the Storm
After the storm, the dark makes way for the light. (unknown) Our God, after the storms, will send the calm. St. Francis de Sales After winter comes the summer. After night comes the dawn. And after every storm, there comes clear, open skies. Samuel Rutherford I know God is with me not just because of…
The Storms of Life
You are my hiding place from every storm of life; you even keep me from getting into trouble! You surround me with songs of victory. I will instruct you (says the Lord) and guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch your progress. Psalm 32:7-8 Living Bible “Lord, help!”…
Take Note
… It’s okay not have it all figured out yet. … Not all storms come to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path. … Relax. You are enough. You have enough. You do enough. … Instead of being upset by all the things that are wrong, be thankful for all the things that…
Here and Now
There is only one time we have: it is called “now.” That is where the action is. That is where the lessons are learned. That is where we live. That is where God is with us – in “Now.” So are you, if you let yourself be. It is absolutely impossible to experience the goodness…
Looking Up
I woke that morning with a choice to make. After many days of cold, rainy weather, alternating with hot humid weather, a day finally dawned that was cool enough to work in the garden without freezing or sweating. Would I go out, or would I procrastinate? But the weeds were taking over, so I decided…
A Cup of Cold Water
And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew 10:42 NIV ********** The Lilac Parade is the third Sunday in May in Lombard, Illinois. When I worked at the library, it…
Faith in the Dark
Faith … is the evidence of things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1 NLT It’s what we trust in but don’t yet see that keeps us going. 2 Corinthians 5:7 The Message Faith is walking face-first and full-speed into the dark. If we truly knew all the answers in advance, our belief would not be a…
Heading into Trouble
This may be a difficult week: the cats are going to the vet. My cats are 18+ pounds, hate the carrier and can-and will – inflict serious damage on anyone who tries to put them in a one. Once in, Hunter but won’t get out … or back in. Then, when we get back home,…
Kintsugi
Consider this when you feel broken: “Kintsugi is a pottery technique. When something breaks, like a vase, they glue it back together with melted gold. Instead of making the cracks invisible, they make them beautiful …To celebrate the history of the object … What it’s been through. And I was just … Thinking of us…