From the Corner

This past week God brought another old song to my memory, and had me revisit an old post from August of 2016. You can read it by clicking here In that post, I talked about being a corner-sitter. How I've always been a corner-sitter, "I’ve a confession to make. I am a corner-sitter. Have … Continue reading From the Corner →

Stop and Smell the Flowers

https://youtu.be/ly1brxz8-24 Fifteen years ago this spring I heard this song for the first time on Christian radio. There were so many good thoughts contained within the song, but this one phrase is what seemed to burn in my heart: "take us to the throne room, in the city of our God" We had just begun … Continue reading Stop and Smell the Flowers →

Into the Deep

The shore icy stones The waves crashing breaking And I'm plunged deeper --bg The infusing and the plunging have only gone deeper these past few weeks, as God is bringing home to me a depth of His loving that I have only begun to taste. Three appointments in as many weeks, with each … Continue reading Into the Deep →

Singing His Glory

My heart is flowing with thanksgiving for all of the prayers offered for me as I was shut in with the after-effects of last week's infusion. I am so grateful for the time that He gave to call me deeper into His heart. While the physical effects were heavy, the soul effects were heavier, … Continue reading Singing His Glory →

To be Infused

"Can I ask you just what an infusion is?" I have had several friends ask me that question lately. As I have tried to answer that question, my heart suddenly realized it was another of those questions that is actually being asked of me by the Lord. What does it mean to be infused? The … Continue reading To be Infused →

Our Compassionate Father

When I heard God whisper the word "compassion" during the closing months of last year, I knew that a surrender was being called forth. I had remembered that the root words for compassion mean to "suffer with." And so I sat down with His Spirit to ask what He meant . . . Well, actually … Continue reading Our Compassionate Father →

Questions & Answers, Poetry Prompt

"A Wisdom Higher" what can I say when questions cover the pain and answers elude me who carries me then over roads marred by shame with questions not answered a wisdom higher answers dark with shining as my questions unfurl His mercy answers speaks a question to my heart will you … Continue reading Questions & Answers, Poetry Prompt →

SimpleWoman’s Daybook For January

It's been a while since I've joined in for The Simple Woman's Daybook, so you are invited today to come along with me! (This template is offered in participation with TheSimplewoman.blogspot.com) For today January 14, 2019: Looking out my window: Even though we had a smaller accumulation than most of the Midwest in this latest … Continue reading SimpleWoman’s Daybook For January →

Sufficient in Christ

God's ways and timings are so far above ours. I was so thankful to share words with Chronic-Joy Ministries at the end of last year. I was not sure of the exact date when they would post my article, but God knew when I would need to listen again to the very words that He … Continue reading Sufficient in Christ →

Compassion

Is it possible to be poured out and yet be more full than before? Is there a fire that quenches thirsting? These are questions that have haunted me. The first one was a longing that rested deep in my heart throughout so many years of serving. After giving and giving and serving and serving, I … Continue reading Compassion →