Pandemic Practices: Thoroughly Savoring God’s Creation
I’m more citified than countrified. That’s not to say that the lone prairie, a chicken fried steak or a melancholy Willie Nelson ballad never dazzle me. But I’m more of a French dining and Flamenco dancing kind of girl when the rubber meets Fifth Avenue. Yet I’m becoming surprisingly passionate about one of my new pandemic practices, thoroughly savoring God’s creation. Urban Renewal So like a snake with a skin ready to be shed, the urbanite in me underwent a metamorphosis during the shut down. Exercising, shopping, dining, grooming – all that previously took place primarily indoors. Suddenly, out was really “in.” Boxed in inside our homes, my hubby and…
My Sweet Surrender to God’s Game Plan
I keep thinking of “The Lion King” and the circle of life theme that runs throughout the film. Right now we’re in a different kind of loop. It’s more like a Bermuda triangle. But it has four sides rather than three. In this current scenario I’m focusing on my sweet surrender to God’s game plan. If you read the fine print of many shampoo bottles, you’ll find instructions to lather, rinse and repeat. I’ve always wondered whether shampoo companies want to sell you more product so they tell you to wash your hair twice, or if it really takes two rounds of cleansing to get the job done. Marketing or…
Astonishing Insights From God’s Messengers
As we journey through life, we experience a wide variety of experiences. There are the joyful mountaintop moments. We also face deep, challenging valley periods. In between the two lies a vast expanse of less dramatic day to day living. Nestled in the everyday encounters with others are astonishing insights from God’s messengers. Our messengers don’t necessarily arrive decked in wings. And they may or may not be angels. But they are appointed by God to speak truth, encourage and guide us to do God’s will. I would like to share a few of the encounters I’ve had of this kind. I’m hoping these stories will prompt you to recognize…
Being Clearly Seen, Fully Known & Deeply Loved By God
I’m in a fog of sorts right now, even though it’s 64 degrees and sunny with clear visibility in my ‘ hood. My cataract surgery: postponed! My ears are stopped up and I can’t taste or smell anything due to my cold. So today my sense of touch and my spiritual sense assume the sensory load. However, my impaired vision lead me to a number of epiphanies. In this moment, I wonder just what it really means for me that I’m being clearly seen, fully known and deeply loved by God. God Spies with His Inimitable Eyes I find there’s so much to learn in my newfound “blindness.” I choose…
