“Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us.” —Mimi Novic This beautiful yet, maybe fearful, quote by Mimi Novic reminds us that resisting change often blocks our progress. Photo, Key West Florida by Chris Mar 2026 on a Sabbatical from surfing to Scuba Diving Nicodemus and JesusContinue reading “New Beginnings;”
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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”
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”
One Another
In a Morning Devotion I read; “The kind of drinking that Jesus invites us to is not the polite, sipping from our teacups with pinkies extended kind of drinking. It’s a drinking that drenches us, that causes rivers of living water to flow out of our hearts.” By Jan L. Richardson, In the Sanctuary of Women:Continue reading “One Another”
Adventure Awaits
Wall in Orthopedic Office I saw this wall recently in an Orthopedic Doctor’s office where one might just get a new knee or other medical help to make one able to move better without pain. I thought that’s a real hopeful idea to think about as one makes changes with help and maybe a littleContinue reading “Adventure Awaits”
Not about perfection but connection
“Frosty and Friends Sweater Amaryllis Flower Bulb with Stand, No Water Needed, Gift Ready” “And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you seeContinue reading “Not about perfection but connection”
Quietness has a voice
“Better a handful with quietness Than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the wind.” (Ecclesiastes 4:6 NKJV) Christmas Holiday is over and down comes the many festive decorations. Things seem so plain and bland. Troubles seem to be looming throughout our nation and many parts of the world. Where are you Lord?Continue reading “Quietness has a voice”
The Light came into the world; 🎄🛐🕯️
🎶Run, Run, RunAim for your goalAnd, into the many NationsYou will go;Be prepared to overcomeAnd, take controlBy the Light of the Son! 🎵🕯️🛐🎄 I wrote this little song years ago when I needed encouragement for myself and others. We would sing it in church, home, car and plane! Maybe even a train! I continue toContinue reading “The Light came into the world; 🎄🛐🕯️”
Green Figs no leaves
I have been thinking about my fig tree having these very small green figs with no leaves as the cold and wind together destroyed the leaves leaving a spiritual mystery in my mind. My tree has been bearing edible fruit for years but this year in season no figs at all. Lots of beautiful leaves.Continue reading “Green Figs no leaves”
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;”
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