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The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.—Psalm 145:18 (NRSV) Lady Landlady purchased me at a little shoppe in Edenton NC some years ago. I had two ears. I was often stored away until the dawning of a new Easter eve. Then with great joyContinue reading “Meet Polly”

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalms 4:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Think on These Thing “…the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus…. whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right,whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.  Whatever you have learned or received or heard or seen…put into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.…“

Your kingdom come, Your will be done,   on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10)

“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” — Matthew 6:13. 

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time toContinue reading “Time for all things…”

“…be aglow with the Spirit,..” Romans 12:11 (RSVA) Photo by Chris M, Hawaii

“Set Sail in 2020.” (My goal) Set your finest dining table and invite others in. A friend told me she was desiring community last week and she set sail. She invited three friends for dinner and asked them to each bring a guest not a pie or sugar cookie. (Acknowledging not an easy feat forContinue reading “2020 desiring community, create it vs waiting at the shore”

“THE ADVENT journey reminds us that we cannot take the light for granted. Christ is near, and God partners with us, makes covenant with us, and asks us to respond to the light that has come into the world. We may not have to move far, but God does ask us to move, to beContinue reading “Christ(mas) The Light”

What Are You Thankful For? “Studies have shown that people who practice gratitude report experiencing more joy, express more compassion and generosity, and are even less likely to get sick.” How do we nurture a spirit of thankfulness in our busy schedules? I find that being purposeful helps me to be vigilant in such aContinue reading “What Are You Thankful For?”