A Sunset reveals many things

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (NRSV) What does a sunset reveal to you? Richard Rohr, In his book, “Just This,” considers how contemplative prayer allows us to release our thoughts, finding deeper wisdom and guidance:   “Contemplation is a panoramic, receptiveContinue reading “A Sunset reveals many things”

Our little John Deere at work

A little “John Deere” Kid’s tractor pulled a tiny trailer filled with tiny little flowering plants to gift walkers passing by that just might need a kindness to make their day. I noticed men that pause to wave seem to embrace memories of their Mom and family that farmed as one might say, “back inContinue reading “Our little John Deere at work”

How to give yourself a reward or a Nightmare

Those who are kind reward themselves,but the cruel do themselves harm. (Proverbs 11:17 (NRSVUE) “An unforgiving heart is an unforgiven heart, and if you can’t forgive, you haven’t sensed His forgiveness.” Timothy Keller Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you”. Reward or Nightmare? ThisContinue reading “How to give yourself a reward or a Nightmare”

Be Blessed and Be a Blessing in 2026

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears,and rescues them from all their troubles.(Psalm 34:17 (NRSV) Christ invites us to be Christ’s hands and feet, are we not also Christ’s eyes? When they ask us to come and see, many respond. And then we go and do. Come and see. Go and do likewise. I wouldContinue reading “Be Blessed and Be a Blessing in 2026”

Unto us a Child is born;

“The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.”(Isaiah 9:2 (NRSVUE) “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, MightyContinue reading “Unto us a Child is born;”

Then Sings my Soul;

“As a deer gets thirsty for streams of water, I truly am thirsty for you, my God.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭42‬:‭1‬ ‭CEVUK‬‬ As we have shared often flowers and greenery come in many forms and from various places and occasions. Recently we received flowers from Jen and The Barn at Willow Brook, of Leesburg, from a ‘celebration ofContinue reading “Then Sings my Soul;”