And He Shall Be Called Prince of Peace
Happy 4th Sunday of Advent! Our journey is leading us to the birth of our Savior. We’ve embraced each Sunday’s symbolism in the Advent Christmas wreath’s candles. The first Sunday was hope, then faith, last Sunday’s was joy and today, we light the last purple candle to mark the final week of our journey. This…
A Spilled Cup of Coffee Brings Hope for the Holidays
This blog and photo comes from the analogy of a cup spilling because someone bumped into the holder of the cup. I’ve heard it twice in the last month. Maybe you have, too! Frankly, I was getting ready to roll my eyes if I saw another social media post on it. And, here I am…
Peace Even When Anxiety Comes in Like a Flood
I love the words of St. Francis’ Prayer that goes “Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace”. That is sincerely my prayer — to be a peacemaker AND to live in that peace. But, HELLO, anxiety! After two beautiful days in Tulsa, the finale was to be another first-weekend-of-November Sister Marie Pierre Retreat at…
Mercy Me! Bring on the Light!
It’s my annual rant time! That expletive isn’t about the Christian vocal group, Mercy Me! It’s about the ghosts, goblins, zombies, witches, and other Halloween paraphernalia that “haunts” us at retail stores and homes this time of year. Wait! Before you Halloween enthusiasts stop reading this blog, please know I’m not judging anyone who celebrates…
Being Careful But Not Judgmental
I want to be very careful with my words today because I cringe with the thought that I could sound judgmental. I don’t get into politics much, though I am adamant in my position which I think is obvious for Who I follow — our Abundant Life Provider (John 10:10). Maybe I’m naiive because I…
Do We Represent Well?
I saw this heart-wrenching photo and thought “Thank God! This soldier represents us well.” A foreign ambassador is one who represents her/his country. Their words, their diplomatic demeanor, and their actions are the “good impression” that is needed to ensure comradery and a commitment for peace and well-being between a foreign country and their home…
When Mountains Don’t Move
I know mountains. I’ve gazed at their beauty from a distance. I’ve skied down them. I’ve driven the winding roads to the top of them and embraced the beauty from the top looking down. And I know MOUNTAINS — those vast, enormous obstacles and circumstances that seem beyond overwhelming. We think that if only these…
Take Up Arms and Be Hope Bearers
I’m wide awake at 2:00 am. I determine it’s a gentle call from my Father. He is wanting my undivided attention. It’s the perfect time for us to collaborate. He speaks to my heart through His Word and as I prepare my blog to post in a few hours, I see my dear friend’s post…
Be Fearless
Fearless in these days and times? Get real, girl! Who can be fearless when from the smallest fear (like a snake in a flowerbed — that was me yesterday) to my friend’s upcoming major surgery or another friend’s livelihood being challenged after a hard fall that fractured some bones? I get it. There are plenty…
I Promise You — True Peace is Possible
I know that true peace from the true peace that was modeled for me by my “peace-filled” mom. Tough times didn’t overtake her peace. It almost seemed she was in a bubble of peace that no-one or no-thing could pop that bubble. I’m so grateful she modeled that peace for me, because that’s the peace…