She wasted it allThis woman who sat at the feet of JesusWho suffered the rebuke of her sister for leaving duties undoneThis same one would be called Beautifulbecause of what Jesus saw in her Act of WorshipPouring our her costly perfumeJust for HimLast week, as I read a beautiful post, "God's Treasures in Clay Vessels" from … Continue reading At His Feet
Remnants
Awakening --by Joy Lenton, from her book, Seeking Solace In the quiet morning hour I press my ear to earth And listen with intent, Because in the stillness I can hear soft breath Of Holy Spirit sighs Awakening all around And as the world stirs It heeds the call to arise, … Continue reading Remnants
Sunrise in Vietnam
Sunrise over a small village in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. How did I get to be in that incredible place? And why am I telling this story now, in the middle of this RA/Fibromyalgia Season of re-learning my place? Another word-sharing-session with my counselor brought me to the place of remembering. … Continue reading Sunrise in Vietnam
The Garden That Was
Last week my husband helped to transplant this clematis before it could succumb to the shovel of the Landscapers tearing out its old home. And so, the clematis has moved again. Yes, this is the same clematis, from this post. I had told the story about the unhealthy rose roots that had to be … Continue reading The Garden That Was
Mercy
As I continue my study of Bonnie Gray's Book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace, I appreciated this week's chapter and the thought of listening for God in the everyday times of our lives, to hear just one word from Him.Inhale ..."Jesus, Son of David"Exhale ..."Have mercy on me." It's the latest lesson I have been learning in this … Continue reading Mercy
Humiliation vs. Humbleness
I am linking up with Bonnie Gray and her book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace, again. As she explored the thought of Rest as it relates to being alone with Jesus, she re-told the story of the Mount of Transfiguration, and the Disciples seeing the Glory of Jesus shining before them (Can you imagine being witness to … Continue reading Humiliation vs. Humbleness
Hydrangeas and Amarylis
It's the wrong time of year for a Christmas Amaryllis And it's the wrong time of year for a Christmas JOY ornament But God knows when HIS SEASONS are ripe for Harvest. My friend (thank you, Mary) gave me this Christmas Amaryllis Bulb several years ago. I followed her instructions, but no bloom stalk … Continue reading Hydrangeas and Amarylis
The Boundary Lines have Fallen
Community. . . The Body of Christ. . . Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galations 6:2) . . . Because He told us that HIS yoke is easy and HIS burden is light, why is it so confusing to us, this burden-bearing-process? Why do those burdens … Continue reading The Boundary Lines have Fallen
The Walls of Winter
"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." --Albert Camus Standing outside, feeling the sun warm my winter-weary soul today, I almost cried as I tasted the air of spring on my tongue. What does winter taste like? I never realized that I would … Continue reading The Walls of Winter
Retreat: Resting with Jesus
. . . I am a rag doll washed up on the shore of a distant island . . . "Could it be that you have been brought here, to this place, as a kind of retreat?" It's the latest question my Counselor asked of me. But this retreat has a shameful feeling to me … Continue reading Retreat: Resting with Jesus
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