Pondering takes effort and often more time than I think I have to write something that is meaningful. And in this moment I realized that what I write in a journal or on a blog does not have to be meaningful, more to the point what I consider meaningful. I may not ever need to … Continue reading Come to the Quiet
Category: thoughts
Lent
Giving up things is good. After all Jesus gave up his earthly life for us. So there's something good to come from giving stuff up. We give things up for so many reasons, mostly for the love of another person and truthfully for the good healthy love of ourselves. When we practice Lent well we … Continue reading Lent
Trust
Proverbs 3:5, 6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths. Often when I sit down to write I have no idea where the words will lead. I think one thing and as … Continue reading Trust
Ministry, Quilting and Call
There are two songs running through my head, competing ear worms if you will. Mandisa's "You're an Overcomer" and "As the Deer". As the deer comes from yesterdays reflection. And at the moment I'm feeling somewhat clueless as to why Mandisa's song is wandering through my head and heart. I sometimes stand back and look … Continue reading Ministry, Quilting and Call
Value
Psalm 139: 14 I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know. The Psalms, ah the poetry that sings to the soul, bringing our ever simmering emotions to the surface, out in the open for all to see. Psalms run from joy and ecstasy to downright rage … Continue reading Value
Encouragement
Ponder. Mary pondered all these things in her heart. Eventually "these things" became part of our collective story as Christians. And Mary pondered them. Deeply thinking. As she went to live with one of the disciples I can see Mary nurturing and encouraging the disciples and living the life that Jesus taught. 2 Corinthians 7: … Continue reading Encouragement
Hope
Isaiah 61: 10 & 11 I will rejoice heartily in the LORD, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, Like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. As the earth brings forth … Continue reading Hope
Running the race
Hebrews 12: 1b ". . . and persevere in running the race that lies before us." When I was 15 I watched the summer Olympics with great interest. The American Gymnastics team competed unbelievably well. I can still remember the exuberant smile on Mary Lou Retton's face when she stuck that final landing. I've been … Continue reading Running the race
Baking
He spoke to them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast* that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened. - Matthew 13:33 Cooking is an art. Baking is a science. I'm a utilitarian cook. I cook to eat. Getting dinner on the table … Continue reading Baking
Giving Credit where Credit is due
I Corinthians 1: 1-3 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, to the church of God that is in Corinth, to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our … Continue reading Giving Credit where Credit is due
A Quilter's Heart 