Waiting is an Action Word

Did you know that waiting is an action word? You probably did, but until just recently, I did not. Iโ€™m running late to the party as usual! โ€œWait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!โ€โ€ญโ€ญPsalmโ€ฌ โ€ญ27โ€ฌ:โ€ญ14โ€ฌ โ€ญESVโ€ฌโ€ฌ I thought waiting was equivalent to being stuck. Waiting, to … Continue reading Waiting is an Action Word

Water for your ashes

It would be easy right now to succumb to the ugly, angry and violent images on screens everywhere spewing so much noise of impending doom and gloom. But I resist. I choose to turn away from screens to take in what is natural and created. Beauty is everywhere. The sounds of birds fill the air … Continue reading Water for your ashes

Are you qualified?

Jesus was the only person qualified to throw a stone at this woman. This woman who He created in purity, beauty and honorโ€ฆ

Glass 2/3 full?

Have you ever been asked this question: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person? Probably most of us have been asked this question as part of an ice breaker type activity within a social group setting. Itโ€™s supposed to be a rudimentary test of our overall bent towards optimism … Continue reading Glass 2/3 full?

Happy isโ€ฆ

When are you most happy? Circumstances that include celebration bring the biggest smile to my face. And if dancing is included then Iโ€™m beside myself with laughter, endorphins free falling from my brain. Celebrating makes me happy. Happy isโ€ฆ long anticipated joy! The birth of a baby A wedding after a lengthy engagement A clear … Continue reading Happy isโ€ฆ

Joy Desires To Be Voiced

Have you ever felt so elated, so excited over a bit of good news that you couldnโ€™t wait to tell someone? Maybe you think that you will just share with your bestie and no one else, but then another friend comes along and you just canโ€™t stop yourself from sharing the good news! And so … Continue reading Joy Desires To Be Voiced

Turn My Eyes Upon Jesus

I read the email Friday morning from Kate Motaung and saw that โ€˜turnโ€™ is her word for us today. Itโ€™s the Five Minute Friday writing prompt for anyone who wants to write along. Come, join us! I read โ€˜turnโ€™, and then my heart began to sing the refrain of this old hymn. Realizing I donโ€™t … Continue reading Turn My Eyes Upon Jesus