The Secret of His Presence

My thoughts this weekhave been filled with eternity. A dear friend just left this earth,and now there is a void in my heartand in the hearts of all who loved her.Are you missing someone dear?Can we face sorrow together?I Miss YouYour death leaves a holeYou have found the secret placeBut my heart still burns --Bettie GilbertAnd while … Continue reading The Secret of His Presence →

Unlocking the Heart

When my last post had wordssimmering under the heat of ice melt,I thought my heart was meltingin the stillness also.But the beginning of the ice meltis only, well, the beginning.And the cold has returned to our WisconsinLake town.But what about my heart? Is this only the beginningfor the ice melt there as well?Today is Week 8 … Continue reading Unlocking the Heart →

Ice Melt

I have been waiting all winter for these days. The time when the ice on the lake in our little town begins its receding has come early this year. What a beautiful day to stand in the sun warmth and see the ice actually melting!Has God been waiting and watching me, preparing the way for … Continue reading Ice Melt →

Surprised by Love

Have you ever felt your heartwhisked away into a surprisingand mysterious Love?This is week 7 for the Book Study over at Michele Morin's site: Living Our Days, as she has invited us to join in for the discussion of C.S. Lewis' "Till We Have Faces." I must admit that after last week's (click here for my … Continue reading Surprised by Love →

Shadows in the Stillness

Wow. Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I wonder who it is that stares at me. When did the eyes sink low, and the grey paint this hair? Do you ever feel that way?The years flow swiftly and my heart has troublekeeping pace.But there is ONE who sees with eyes that are true,and HE would call me … Continue reading Shadows in the Stillness →

Love or Self?

February, the month of LOVE, and I could easily rush through it all. Think that I've been here, done that, the years have proven timeless for me, and Love becomes easy and same, day after day.But here it is, week 5 in this online book study of C.S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces, and my … Continue reading Love or Self? →

Darkness Becomes Light

In the dark of winter, I am so grateful for the gift of electricity and the light it brings. But come February, my soul is weary of both the dim shadows and the glaring reflections those electric lights bring. I am ready for the warmth of the sun!So when the word prompts given by Ronovan … Continue reading Darkness Becomes Light →

ETERNITY In Our Hearts and In Our Eyes

I will never forget that day.My Mother had passed into eternityjust days before.I was sitting on the deck at my brother's house, her last earthly home,in the middle of a wind storm.The trees were swaying so hardI thought they might comedown to touch me. And in the middle of the roaring,I was suddenly aware that something … Continue reading ETERNITY In Our Hearts and In Our Eyes →