Lessons of lament: Years ago, in a personal time of loss, I remember weeping before the Lord. The holidays were fast approaching, and I was sad. Normally, the holidays would be a time of giving extra. A time for end of year giving. A time for gifts of appreciation. A time to be extravagant with … Continue reading Morning Communion: Deep Pockets
One of those lightbulb moments. Wait, I’ve read this scripture before. But I’ve never read it like this before. The atoning blood of the Lamb. Always God’s plan A. #eyesonjesusandshine #withness #livelovebrightly #planA
A peek into an ongoing correspondence between sister-friends. She is one of my Paulettes and most assuredly my longtime Barnabia. Dear friend, I read yesterday Matthew 28 and Mark 16. This was our planned chronological reading with The Bible Recap. My reading walked me through the crucifixion. And then I encountered The Resurrection of Christ. … Continue reading The Resurrection: how do you respond?
November 15, 2025 A grateful heart. {good morning!} I’m determined to not miss this ‘give thanks’ season. Lord, don’t let me miss YOU. Don’t let me miss Your withness in these days quickly passing toward a new year. Teach me to walk slowly. To look up and around. I don’t want to miss what You … Continue reading Morning Communion: What happened to Thanksgiving?
November 12, 2025. {A bountiful harvest ~ oranges} Day 12. A grateful heart. I am grateful for the bounty of oranges this year. Grateful because we’ve done absolutely nothing to produce this fruit. And yet, it is ours. And they are delicious! We purchased the house with the means God has entrusted to us. But … Continue reading A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: “Is not life more than food…?”
November 8, 2025 {Imagine the dusty feet in sandals walking across this desert sand} Jesus in dusty sandaled feet, as You call me out of my comfort in the dark morning, I want to follow You. Will you walk me to the coffee pot? I want to drink my cup with You this morning. Help … Continue reading Morning Communion: Will you help me?
November 5, 2025 “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit … Continue reading A Great Teacher Asks the Best Questions: “Where have you laid him?”
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