On summer mornings, when I would sit outside for my quiet time, I was constantly aware of an underlying hum of traffic on the expressway a mile away. Except on Sundays, when there was no traffic. Everything felt so peaceful on Sundays. Silence and stillness were plentiful in the wilderness, but they are rare commodities…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
Outside the Window
Ten days ago, the groundhog saw his shadow. At least they said he did. I wasn’t there. But looking out at the snow and thermometer, I believed it. That is, until today. Although we no longer have bird feeders in our garden, the neighbors do. We can still watch all the swooping and fluttering. As…
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou. I’m ashamed to say I knew very little about this amazing, wise woman. On God If I was asked, “Say your definition of God in one word,” it would be ‘all.’ On Being Present I want to thank You, Lord, for life and all that’s in it. Thank you for this day and…
Solitude
In the wilderness, Jesus experienced Solitude: “the state or situation of being alone.” Solitude may come to us by choice or by circumstance. Jesus was led into solitude by the Holy Spirit, but throughout His ministry, He voluntarily chose solitude again and again. But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. Luke 5:16 NLT…
Ash Wednesday
Ashes. Ashes and dust. A reminder. By the sweat of your brow will you have food to eatuntil you return to the ground from which you were made.For you were made from dust, and to dust you will return.” Genesis 3:19 New Living Translation Ashes and dust. Messy. They symbolize the messy emotions of grief and repentance. I…
Led by The Spirit …
And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” The Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him. Mark 1:11-13 NLT ********** What makes…
Into the Wilderness
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. Matthew 4:1-2 New Living Translation And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” The Spirit then…
Troubles, by Seuss
When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you,let it destroy you,or you can let it strengthen you.Dr. Seuss So I said to myself, ‘Now, I’ll just have to startTo be twice as careful and be twice as smart.I’ll watch out for trouble in front and back sectionsBy aiming my…
Still, “No Matter What”
No matter what you might be facing right now or what comes up in the future, remember two things: God is with you – and He’s in control. Joyce Meyer I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace. Psalm 34:1 Living Bible We are praying,…
Problems & Troubles
Many people are suffering— crushed by the weight of their troubles.But the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run to.Lord, those who know your name come to you for protection.And when they come, you do not leave them without help. Psalm 9:9-10 Easy-to-Read Version “We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good,…