The initial setting is our ministry’s gentle office space where we met each month. The very space almost stripped from under our feet based on the recent decision of our primary partner. A decision they had no choice to have made, because of the massive life-changing event every person in the world has had to … Continue reading Each Other & God
A great sense of uneasiness covers me as I begin this note to you this week. In fact, in the middle of a work task, I decided to start. I feel this expression will not be completed in one push, but instead several, in my attempt to get it posted on time for June 3rd, … Continue reading Uneasiness and Grace
I’m always amazed how God shows up in my life. In this brief down-time, my intuition and discernment are profound. More interesting to me, is when I think of someone, I’m contacted immediately, more so than before. When I imagine something spectacular, I see it appear in the writings of clarity, suspicion, direction, and, yes, … Continue reading Validity of Interpretations
Strong legs are tired and aching legs, strong arms hold similar adverbial traits. At the time of this creation my constant work outside of my daily grind require so much of me. Mending entails special consistent treatments, both inside and outside of the home. The pattern is never ending. Yet, if it wasn’t for mending, … Continue reading Interpretations
Well it appears I may have at least another six months of school. Getting through chapter two of my dissertation was no joke. And, chapter three is now on the plate, not the chopping block, as it has been for the last four weeks. I write this, and I wait for feedback. As I’ve shared … Continue reading Life’s Imperfections
Well it’s been a challenging week for me so far. Monday I had to make the decision to put my 15 year old Pomeranian to sleep. She was the sweetest soul I knew, and taught me so much about how to be gentle, kind, loving, and about the importance of quiet space. She was sent … Continue reading Kingdom Profession
My doctoral research study is to examine community resilience after a mass shooting. This has been quite the undertaking and I declare that there were moments of the process that really tested my own resilience, patience, and fortitude. The last few days have been proof of this. My friends know of my feelings, and I … Continue reading The Resilient Cheerleader
In the earlier part of this month, of this year, I am supplied with an aging milestone. I’ll be 55! My biggest dilemma now, is whether I’ll be attending church events dedicated to the 55 and older age group 🙂 I am leaning toward “probably not”! This current decision is not based on the idea … Continue reading Oh! The Places…
I pride myself on not being gullible. Yet, there are times when my trusting nature can get the best of me. I just came out from a situation like this. It took me a couple of days to say, no more! It was tough, it was disheartening, and it was daunting. But with God’s guidance, … Continue reading Discerning Cons
The most precious piece of art I have in the home, is the one hanging over my bed. It simply says, “Always kiss me goodnight.” Although I do not have an earthly being to portray this special endearment to, this serves as a friendly reminder that I should honor God for the day I’ve completed. … Continue reading Words & Gifts