https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjwefyT4_80 You did not create me to worry, You did not create me to fear But You created me to worship I'm gonna leave it all right here There is a distinct difference between knowing something, and experiencing something. And sometimes when the experience of something is so incredibly beautiful you want to go back … Continue reading Moved
Tag: spirituality
A new thought and a recurring theme. . . Trust
This weeks Gospel Reading. It's the story of the Prodigal Son. We know the story. I've heard the story over and over and over again. I've told the story over and over and over again. I like this parable, a lot. Jesus gives the remedial lesson in love that God the Father gave to Adam … Continue reading A new thought and a recurring theme. . . Trust
Teach Me
Sunday Readings: Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread … Continue reading Teach Me
Surprised by this thought but go with me here
When I wrote Grasping at Gratitude I mentioned that Mary & Martha are two of my favorite people in the Gospel. Mary and Martha are sisters and I'd like to think that generally they got along well as most sisters do. And here we see the two of them in a bit of a conflict. … Continue reading Surprised by this thought but go with me here
Two by two
My original thought for this post was a reflection on this weeks readings. However, as often happens with so much in life something else is presented that makes more sense. My friend sent me Luke 24 to read. The Emmaus Road, where eyes are opened and deep Joy and healing occurs. The two explain to … Continue reading Two by two
Whatever! a different perspective
I like to read my Bible in the morning before I go for a walk. My quiet time is not just while I am sitting at my kitchen table with my Bible; it continues while I am walking. I like to read first, pray while walking, and then respond in writing when I return home. … Continue reading Whatever! a different perspective
Giving up, Giving in, Giving over
Giving up At some point during this journey I knew I needed to give up. Surrender. Recognize that I needed to live in the desert in order to reconnect with something greater than myself. Early on in this desert place I felt like giving up quilting, teaching and writing. I mistook this place for an … Continue reading Giving up, Giving in, Giving over