Every year, I have the same lament. I almost didn't say anything this year, but now I'm even being affected by the situation. It is still a few days before Thanksgiving. I have not made our family's Thanksgiving foods yet. My porch has pumpkins on it. Inside my house there are turkeys and signs reminding… Continue reading Just Wait
Tag: Jesus
Yes, Ashes
Today is Ash Wednesday. In the Christian tradition it marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days leading us to Easter. In our best seasons, Christians use this time for a spiritual spring cleaning; a time of added devotions, prayer and scripture reading. Sometimes we give things up to remind us of what Christ gave up… Continue reading Yes, Ashes
Feathers
Have you ever experienced the power of a verse and a visual? A little over three years ago when I received a shocking breast cancer diagnosis, a friend reminded me of Psalm 91 which is all about God watching over us and protecting us. Out of that Psalm, she highlighted one particular verse, God will cover you with… Continue reading Feathers
Radiance
It's been on my mirror for almost a year now; in pink script letters, the word "Radiance". It is there to remind me that in 2014 my one word was radiance. I chose it because I wanted God's light to shine in me, through me and reflect off of me. I was inspired by the… Continue reading Radiance
Confessions From a Pastor
Soon we will begin a new sermon series at church, Confessions from the Pastors. I told my clergy colleagues I wasn't comfortable confessing things before God and everybody. One mentioned, "Isn't that what a confession is? Something you are uncomfortable admitting to God and others?" I hate it when one of them is right...it is so rare it… Continue reading Confessions From a Pastor
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