His perspective differed from mine. Years in the court system darkened his outlook on life. Viewing world events through this lens left him of the opinion “the dark side always wins.” He mocked my hope, labeling me as an “idealist” for my belief in a Light that defeats darkness. We both sat in the same courthouse hallway waiting for the…
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A Light That Defeats Darkness
August Abundance: Share Four Somethings
Easing the shock of yet another month all but concluded, I rejoice in a glance back at my August Abundance joining Heather Gerwing as she hosts a monthly feature called, Share Four Somethings, where writers share the fourth Saturday of each month something in each of four categories from the previous month. The four categories remain the same, something loved,…
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How to Trust God in a Chaotic World
A glance at the headlines reveals a world in turmoil; seemingly spinning out of control. Whether political, financial or human interest, we find little in the news that fails to inflict grief or further anxiety upon our bedraggled hearts. Now more than ever, learning how to trust God in a chaotic world becomes indispensible. How to Live With Confidence in…
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Viewing Joy Through Relationships
Journeying with Joy, this tiny companion enriches every corner of my life. I awaken each day wondering which precious lesson Joy has for me. Thanks to my good friend, Lisa Burgess at Lisa Notes; leading our One Word 2021 group, I spent time viewing Joy through relationships this month. Challenging us with three relational questions, I delighted in my exploration…
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In Quietness and Trust We Find Strength
Despite every effort in maintaining steady progress, the small logs shifted under the stiff soles of my clogs. Stopping, I steadied my balance, and regaining my confidence, crossed over. The pause helped me avoid a fall, but also stay focused on the task ahead. Much like times of uncertainty when in quietness and trust we find strength for the elusive…
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When Gratitude Becomes a Sacrifice
Every mother longs for her graduation day from mother to “grandmother”. Even now as I fondle the tiny knit booties, I remember the exquisite joy upon opening them that Mother’s Day some years ago. My son and his wife struggled for so long with infertility, the announcement of a little one on the way seemed like a dream. Joy sprung…
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Trusting, Resting, and Praising
As I mentioned in my last post, God spoke to my heart about intentionally incorporating REST into my life this summer in answer to prayer. What I thought seemed an easy lesson turned into a four part series. Even more incredible, God opened my eyes to the relationship between rest and trust. Exploring the relationship between trusting, resting and praising…
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The Garden Grace of the Butterfly
Restless, thoughts darted through my mind intensifying already tense muscles with their persistent implications of unfinished work. My time in the garden usually speaks calm to my racing mind, but tonight the eerie quiet produced the opposite effect. Fidgeting in my seat, a slight movement caught my eye: a butterfly. The garden grace of the butterfly drew me in with…
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When “Be Still” Means Move Forward
Sharing my attitude of rest summary from a recent blog post with someone the other day brought up a perplexing thought. While resting in the Lord culminates in deeper trusting of the Lord; we demonstrate trust when “be still” means move forward. Expressed differently, at times, God calls us to “be still” in our hearts and souls, but [in trust]…
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