Life is too short to not be myself…
Friends, this was me the other night, only picture me sitting on the patio with my arms raised in the air, full on smile, loving the feel and sound of the wind. I LOVE the wind. Like LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the wind. We moved to the area the very end of September back in 2009... Continue Reading →
I woke up this morning with a heaviness I can only explain as a great sadness, not for myself, but for the world. So many are sick and dying, so many are hurting, so many are angry, so many are misguided and so many like me feel lost and unsure and there’s even some who... Continue Reading →
You guys I am so ready for fall. I’m ready for cooler temperatures, sweaters, evenings around the fire pit, pumpkins, mums and just all of it. It cooled off this week and I’m so glad. It’s still pretty warm, but my walks are so much nicer and I have more opportunities to sit out... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 52: 7-10 (Inclusive Bible) How [beautiful] upon the mountains (a) are the feet of one who brings good news— who announces peace, and brings news of happy things, and proclaims deliverance, saying to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Listen! Those who keep watch raise a cry, together they shout for joy— for they see with... Continue Reading →
This is the final sermon in the series "Beguiled By Beauty." I have throughly enjoyed this series. The beauty of creation is all around, all the time, if we just keep our eyes, ears and minds open to it. You can listen the sermon below. I've started it at the scripture for you and the... Continue Reading →
I was lying awake in bed early this morning and found myself praying. Praying for my family and friends, praying for “my enemies.” I don’t really think I have enemies, this is a phrase Jesus used “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 - I think of it as praying... Continue Reading →
I started a new sermon series this week. It's called "Beguiled by Beauty: Cultivation a Life of Contemplation and Compassion." It has lots of beautiful imagery with it. I'm new to the online worship world. I'm learning something new every week! Here it is if you'd like to watch it. If you'd just like... Continue Reading →
Yes, silly as it sounds, that is exactly what I have been trying to do. Disconnecting from technology some so that I can reconnect... with nature, with family, with God, with myself! I've been reading more and just sitting more. I've been visiting more and crocheting more. I've been going through things and letting go.... Continue Reading →
This morning, as I was waking, thoughts of gratitude flowed through my mind... The gift of life The air I breathe and the plants and trees that provide it and clean it My feet that carry this body of mine where I want it to go The snooze button for extra morning snuggles Family, Friends, and... Continue Reading →
The last few weeks, I've been kind of soul searching. Kind of trying to find myself again spiritually. I've been feeling a bit lost... not sure who I am, where I want to be, even what exactly I believe! This soul searching has moved me away from my computer, from social media. I've been reading,... Continue Reading →
