The miracles rise Ever slowly to our eyes Hidden comes alive Resurrection Morn Sunrise filters glowingly Life has burst its chains --bg You may remember my post from last month, where I wondered about a mystery Amaryllis, given to me many years ago, and how it had never bloomed, despite … Continue reading The Miracle of Mystery
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Stay with Me
He was despised and rejected and forsaken by men, a Man of sorrows and pains, and acquainted with grief and sickness; and like One from Whom men hide their faces He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or have any esteem for Him. Surely He has borne our griefs (sicknesses, weaknesses, and … Continue reading Stay with Me
Treasures from the Sands
When the season of Lent coincides with my own season of pain, there can seem to be nothing left that I might offer to the ONE who bore so much for me. The questions came at me one morning this week as I felt the weight of my weaknesses bearing down once more. The answer … Continue reading Treasures from the Sands
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
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
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
Advent Blessings
I have been so very blessed by all of the prayers, Scriptures, songs, and words of encouragement that have been shared with me this last week. God overwhelmed me in the middle of hard places. Jesus met me with Spirit-led gifts, and they were perfect examples of what Advent is really all about. … Continue reading Advent Blessings
Endless Lack or Holy Fullness?
When the Doctor said "have patience" again, I felt that my life was in Re-run phase. When the doubts rolled in like November clouds, I saw my heart settling in to the fog. When the pain flowed in and trickled out, I heard my soul losing the song. But when Jesus stepped … Continue reading Endless Lack or Holy Fullness?
