Unity for the Days After
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. ~Romans 12:18 "Come together." "Unite." These are words we've heard frequently over the last hours, days, weeks and months. But if we're honest, we've doubted the true possibility of unity. How can a...
How He Speaks
I've stayed up too late again. Trying to catch up. Forget getting ahead. Laying in bed, I can't sleep. Worries of all I didn't get done keep sleep far from me. He speaks . . My children's faces come to mind, especially the ones who have left home....
Doubts & Dreams
I came across this old post tonight. It was written almost three years ago. When our dream of moving to the country was just that . . a dream. Today it's our reality. And it's better than we ever dreamed! I'm still dreaming. And the dream I'm dreaming now...
Unlikely Gifts
My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness. It seems the fears that kept me from stepping out, taking risks, and content to live safe are the same ones that try to dissuade me from this faith journey of pursuing...
Emy’s Adventure Story
The word "dream" tends to give the impression of perfection. "He's a dream." "A dream vacation" "It was like a dream." In any of those instances, the word "perfect" could be substituted and the idea would remain the same. But is this idea of "dream-like...
Take It Easy
The question: Think back to another time in your life when you took positive action. What did you learn then that can help you now too? My answer: Accepting my limitations and giving myself a break (aka grace) when I reach them. Also, knowing what feeds my soul and...
No Secrets
I've dreamt lots of dreams throughout my life. As I look back over the dreams that have manifested and the ones that didn't, I've discovered a secret. The secret is they weren't a secret. The dreams that came true were the ones I didn't keep a secret. Safe, protected...
