For the last few weeks, it’s been nice to sit back, watch, consider, and discern on all things in my life. The moments, people, and things common and familiar to me. It has also been liberating to know, my uniqueness is cherished and less exhausting than some of what I have witnessed. Age is such … Continue reading Quietly Home
At an astonishing early age, I knew I would serve God. And, with all the detours, twist, and turns, I am in awe of what this service to Him continues to reveal. The love I have for Him, my family and friends are enormous! So much of it, for my friends, bottled up inside me … Continue reading Warm & Welcoming: The Great Supper P3
Ever felt compelled to share what God placed on your heart, but refrain from doing so due to several factors? I often feel this way when I am a part of some specific groups. Then when given the opportunity to share, walk away feeling strange as though you’ve stepped on several toes. I often ask … Continue reading Warm & Welcoming: The Great Supper
Before you enter the Belize Friends’ Center (BFC) in the South Side of Belize City, Belize, every visitor is greeted by these words “Bridging the Gap Between Today and Possibilities”. Currently, the South Side is so different from when I grew up there. It is now known for gangs and families with young women, who … Continue reading An Overture of Divine Mercy
As the month of August ends, I am almost always impressed by its beauty. The leaves on the squash plants become a most striking sage and some almost seem like grey. Colors of orange, yellow, purple, white, green, and red, hang off branches and stems. I contend that the stores advertising Christmas in July and … Continue reading Matters Under Heaven
Just to left of me, the sun began to rise on what was predicted to be a warm day in Colorado. I began my early morning chores of cutting the herbs I’ll be drying this year, pulling seeds from the plants that so willingly give them, watering, then weeding specific areas of the back yard. At … Continue reading Harvesting Living Fields of Faith
One of the most pressing issues on my heart as of lately, was the concern for my daughter. This is based on my forthcoming trips to Belize. On these visits to my homeland, I plan to stay on 3-6 months intervals. Although she is a young adult, the idea that I would be gone for … Continue reading Good Growth
Upon my early rise on Monday of this week, I felt a load lifted off my spirit…my heart, my body. It was freeing to know I accomplished what I set my mind to, even though last week exposed and delivered numerous distractions; great ones, and some that could have been left in my grandfather’s antique … Continue reading A Green Fir Tree
The long days of this summer seem to be rolling together so quickly. Sunday comes, and before I know it, it’s Saturday once again. During this time, there’s so much I try to accomplish. I have gotten a considerable number of tasks done this week, but yet, I am in far reach of what I … Continue reading Pure Joys of Time
A close friend once said to me that who I am is a magnet for people who seek meaningful friendships. This comment also included her reasoning of ‘because you’re not flighty’. Though I appreciated her kind words, I simply sat with this for a few days and didn’t even overthink her statement. I just carried … Continue reading Living in God