"We need reminders, not new teaching" to quote a long time friend. The reminder came the other day, I'm grateful. This reminder started me thinking that I'm holding some things that aren't mine. Hearing this is like drinking water, refreshing my soul. As this drinking water continues the creative energy that has laid dormant for … Continue reading On Being Responsible
Category: thoughts
I’m at a loss for words, and the funny thing
is, it's okay. - Mercy Me Word of God Speak Perhaps being at a loss for words is not so much a problem, as an opportunity to listen, be still, reconnect. Enjoy the beauty step back seek let things speak like the moon and NY City like the patterns that need words I woke up … Continue reading I’m at a loss for words, and the funny thing
Show me your Glory
Morning earworm this week: Jesus Culture, Show me Your Glory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oIlsMoLKGA Sometimes the "I wants" present themselves in my prayer time in, what I perceive to be, a really awkward way. I don't think God really minds. On my Feast (Name) Day my sweetie sent me this quote by St. Therese of Lisieux (my patron saint) on … Continue reading Show me your Glory
the encouraging sort – usually
We all have memories that we'd consider weird, or unusual, or wonder why this particular memory keeps coming to mind. I remember learning the meaning of Barnabas, Son of Encouragement. Encouragement is a good thing, to bolster another's courage is to let them know they are not alone, and that they can take on whatever … Continue reading the encouraging sort – usually
Holy Week
The last few days or so I keep hearing The same power that rose Jesus from the Grave The same power that commanded death to wait Lives in Us, Lives in us The same power moves mountains when he speaks The same power that can calm a raging sea Lives in Us, Lives in Us … Continue reading Holy Week
A Quilters Heart
I've been thinking a lot about the teaching/learning process. I've been thinking about how I learn and how I teach. I've been thinking about how I think, what I know, the vast amount of stuff I don't know, the things I want to learn so that I can be a better teacher, and a better … Continue reading A Quilters Heart
"Let the words of my mouth be acceptable, the thoughts of my heart before you, LORD, my rock and my redeemer." Psalm 19:15 or "Let the words of my mouth and meditations of my heart, be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord my strength" This week there are a couple of things running through my … Continue reading
The Journey Continues
"Yet even now...return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment. .... delight and rejoice in the Lord, your God. For he … Continue reading The Journey Continues
Through Lent and Easter
For the most part over the next 8 weeks or so I'm going to post links to the Readings of the Day. The bulk of my time will be spent quilting and writing for the book. My plan is one written post per week. And as I sit here thinking there are several thoughts running … Continue reading Through Lent and Easter
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday - From Joel 2: Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. I think this is one those passages in Scripture that speaks to my heart in a way that … Continue reading Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday
A Quilter's Heart 