Instead of making resolutions for a new year I choose a focus word. Failed resolutions tend to highlight those places in life where both faith, and actual work are needed but do so in a way that invites shamed, and humiliated thinking. Each "failure" has the opportunity to be a stumbling block, or a stepping … Continue reading Open the eyes of my heart
Category: Gratitude
I’ve been making a quilt
Over the last few days I've been piecing a quilt top. For a quilter this doesn't seem particularly unusual. I mean, we make quilts right? I'm a quilter, a self-described hard core quilter, allow me to clarify, quilting, for me, is defined as the pretty stitching on the top. It's what I love to do, … Continue reading I’ve been making a quilt
Praise you in This Storm
Alternate title: An Easter experience at the beginning of Advent. Eucharist means Thanks Giving, it is a meal, and a retelling of our family story, the Salvation moment. We have an opportunity to share in this every single day, and while there are some differences in the story telling (as there should be) this Celebration … Continue reading Praise you in This Storm
A Quilter's Heart 