Isaiah11:1 “On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse” I love taking a walk on a cold, brisk morning. This particular morning as I was walking around the pond before beginning my day, I took in… Read More ›
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Shelter and Protection
Isaiah 4:6 “For over all, His glory will be shelter and protection; shade from the parching heat of day, refuge and cover from storm and rain.” Do you have a prized plant, one you nurtured and paid special attention to? … Read More ›
Loneliness during a time of preparation
Do you ever feel alone around the holidays? Have you felt lonely even when you are surrounded by family and friends? The days leading up to Advent are days of darkness. It’s a time of emptying to prepare ourselves for… Read More ›
Discovering your own path…
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8 When was the last time you took an adventure and listened to nature surrounding you? Listened to God speaking through all sounds around you? Seeing what God… Read More ›
Surrender – optimum massage
“Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Do you like knowing exactly… Read More ›
Who does God say you are?
Who does God say you are? If you’ve never pondered this question or haven’t asked it in a while, I invite you to sit in a quiet space and think about it or ask God who you are to Him. … Read More ›
Discovering the roots
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its… Read More ›
Joyful season of replanting
“I will find joy doing good for them and will faithfully and wholeheartedly replant them in this land.” Jeremiah 32:41 Are you a gardener? If you garden, you probably have planted something and then later transplanted it to another location…. Read More ›
Journey or Destination?
“Success is a journey, not a destination.” Anonymous How many words can you replace the word “success” with? Could you insert words that define your journey? Several years ago at a retreat I attended, a spiritual director I met with… Read More ›
Resurrection through today’s struggles
“Then Jesus shouted, ‘Lazarus come out!’ And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in grave clothes, his face wrapped in a headcloth. Jesus told them, ‘unwrap him and let him go!” John 11:43-44 Are you bound… Read More ›