As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good?* No one is good but God alone.You know the commandments: ‘You shall not kill; you shall not commit … Continue reading Sigh
Whom God Loves
Sunday Readings. As I write this is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. or Triumph of the Cross. Without going into detail the last couple of days have been high and low. Causing, on my part, some worry. It's my nature. My sweetie and I have the "worry" conversation frequently. I know, I know, … Continue reading Whom God Loves
My soul cries out
"From The Inside Out" Hillsong (United) A thousand times I've failed Still your mercy remains Should I stumble again Still I'm caught in your grace Everlasting, your light will shine when all else fades Never ending, your glory goes beyond all fame Your will above all else My purpose remains The art of losing myself … Continue reading My soul cries out
Words
Pondering Alert words. Words. WORDS. Words are fascinating. Words communicate so much. Words in a book tell a story, capturing the imagination, creating images that evoke feelings. My sweetie and I were camping the first time I read the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkein. Pair Tolkein's well-written, image creating words … Continue reading Words
Growing Peace
When we look critically at the many thoughts and feelings that fill our minds and hearts, we may come to the horrifying discovery that we often choose death instead of life, curse instead of blessing. Jealousy, envy, anger, resentment, greed, lust, vindictiveness, revenge, hatred ... they all float in that large reservoir of our inner … Continue reading Growing Peace
Building
I have a day to get on with today however this is so much on my heart that it can not wait any longer. Part of this is being mindful of my own words, actions and feelings and working towards being mindful of how my words and actions build up or tear down. Over the … Continue reading Building
Waiting for
Didja ever feel like you were waiting for some big event to happen that will put everything to rights in your world? You know the event I'm talking about, the one where everything is just this perfect, utopian paradise? Everything falls into place and suddenly life is just magical. Yeah, that. Sometimes I dream about … Continue reading Waiting for
Good Grief!
I said to a friend, "the ache becomes familiar over time". The ache of grief never really goes away. It's there, niggling at the edge of the heart and mind until something reminds our heart and whew! The response of our heart flows down our face unbidden, inconvenient. The evidence remains and we're unable to … Continue reading Good Grief!
There, but for the Grace of God, go I
Happens to be on of my very least favorite sayings in Christianity. I remember the first time I heard it and who said it. I know it bristled me then and now, well. I just don't, yeah, no. Twenty-five years of reflecting and I finally know why. Grace: mercy, clemency, pardon, forgiveness, charity, mercy, favor, … Continue reading There, but for the Grace of God, go I
Living Over There
Every Little Prison (Deliver Me) Matt Maher From wanting to be loved From wanting to be praised by all From needing to be first From finding all my worth in this world From wanting to be seen From constant worrying about myself Deliver me From validating words that only seem to serve a heart that's … Continue reading Living Over There
A Quilter's Heart 