grounded here in this sand quick sand it feels days run together when duties long stilled echo the halls changing plans i follow the sun mete out my moments seeking a firmness wanting a strength i lose my clenching find what was missing seek what is losing life laid down LORD of the moment he … Continue reading Holy Ground
Deep Unto Deep
We were drenched with rain this weekend, after a long dry spell. And my heart answered the call of those raindrops when a writing prompt was given by Jamie Wright Bagley over at her blog last week. Click here,to find her own words and the question, "What do you do when the rain calls you?" Splashing, sputtering, … Continue reading Deep Unto Deep
52 Commands of Jesus for Children
(In exchange for my review, the author provided this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." All opinions are purely my own)"Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: 'God authorized and commanded me … Continue reading 52 Commands of Jesus for Children
Jewels in His Hand
The amethyst bloomson this Catmintin my gardenwere shining likebeautiful jewelsthis morning.And last night's versewas made all the morereal for me:The Lord their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock.They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown. Zechariah 9:16 NIVInto a week filled with both weariness and blessings, and an … Continue reading Jewels in His Hand
Golden Dew
It was only for a few minutes.Really.I should have been okfor a little garden work.But I had pushedmy limitsbeyond the boundaries.And I collapsed on the chair, willing the tears away as I closed my eyes.Into the haze there whispered a voice I recognized so well, asking me to open my eyes and look around me. … Continue reading Golden Dew
An Invitation for "Whispers of Rest"
In exchange for my review, The Hachette Book Group, publisher, provided this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”Today is the day! I have been awaiting this day for several months now. Shortly after I entered … Continue reading An Invitation for "Whispers of Rest"
Life Interrupted
THE ARROW AND THE SONG"I shot an arrow into the air,It fell to earth, I knew not where;For, so swiftly it flew, the sightCould not follow it in its flight.I breathed a song into the air,It fell to earth, I knew not where;For who has sight so keen and strong,That it can follow the flight … Continue reading Life Interrupted
The Gardener Sees
This Gardening heart of mine is finding new ways to be satisfied in this Season of Slow. I may have had to change my activities, but I am finding that God still names who I am in the deep places of my heart.Have you heard Him call your name?Have you heard the whisper of "Beloved, follow … Continue reading The Gardener Sees
Spring Brings New Life
Every spring I wait for it. And every spring I stand in awe.The colors of new life astound my eyes. Has there ever been another green so vivid or so pure? Surely this is the first time I've seen anything like it. I tell my heart to slow down. I've seen it all before. But silly … Continue reading Spring Brings New Life
The Living Water
The rains were falling steadily all night, and as I saw a break this morning, I was drawn outside to witness the sparkling of the drops as they caressed the new growth on the peonies: Have you ever been thirsty?I am speaking about the kind of thirstingwhere you feel so thirsty there is a fainting in … Continue reading The Living Water
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