If you spent time walking with me throughout June and July here on Mindfulness Mondays, you know my emphasis of cultivating an attitude of REST. Born out of my personal soul struggles, God continues leading me more towards stillness and away from striving. This week, I recap all the stops along the way during our journey towards REST in the…
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Cultivating An Attitude of REST
Celebrating Joy in the Ordinary Moments
My One Word 2021 journey with JOY, reaches the seven month mile marker in just 10 more days. Some days wooed me like a whirlwind romance while others left me stranded at the altar. But every day JOY speaks to those who listen. Focusing on plumbing the depths of this tiny word kept me from celebrating JOY in the ordinary…
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Resting in God Without All the Answers
I had one of those conversations with the Lord the other day; you know the ones where He’s clear on the directive, but short on details? My heart eagerly moves toward obedience, but my mind races with incessant questions. Experience reminds me, obedience first, but resting in God without all the answers, continually challenges me to walk by faith, not…
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The Voice of God in the Garden
A clear theme of REST emerges for me this summer. Please take me up on my offer and enjoy a few moments of REST while you read my posts on Stillness, Breathing Through the Psalms and Finding True REST. Few places endow me with the soul rest I seek than my garden. The voice of God in the garden whispered…
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How Do You Find True REST
Whether you follow the meteorological start of summer (June 1st) or the astronomical (June 21st Summer Solstice) start of summer, for most of us summer is well under way. Many view summer as a time for leisure resulting from relaxed schedules or hiatus from school and other seasonal employment. Unfortunately, for some, summer bodes even more activity; how do you…
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Overcoming Weariness in Well-Doing
Reluctantly, I admit despite the exhortation in Galatians 6:9, I grow weary in well-doing. Helping others, investing in the Kingdom of God and committing time to my own spiritual growth brings a deep joy to my soul. Perhaps because I often see immediate rewards for my efforts. But recently noticing an area of chronic lassitude, God trained my awareness on…
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Reflecting on Christian Freedom
As we celebrate another Independence Day here in the United States, I enjoy reflecting upon the freedoms we enjoy living in this nation. Travelling extensively abroad, cultivated a true appreciation for freedom I took for granted before living in a third world country. At the same time I celebrate my freedom as an United States citizen, I rejoice in reflecting…
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Looking For the Unexpected
Depending on your definition of “unexpected”, your view of unexpected things may hold delight in the surprise of an unplanned occurrence, dread at the implications of the unforeseen or annoyance at the presumed interruption. But what if instead of fleeing from unanticipated occurrences we actually choose looking for the unexpected? While not so much “unexpected”, this is the fifth Wednesday…
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Breathing Through the Psalms
Its touch danced across my face so delicately, wooing me toward it, yet its surreal movement left me wondering at its authenticity. The kind of gentle breeze one feels only when completely still. Whimsical, it came at intervals and departed so quickly, childlike, I sat still eagerly waiting for the next moment’s appearance. Eyes closed, imagining the fingers of God…
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