Renewed Community

Today I rejoice in a renewed sense of community. I attended a group of women gathering to encourage and love one another and we did. Understanding that we do life together is foundational to the Christian walk. God intends us Continue reading Renewed Community

Still Holding My Hand

  This year is one of learning to believe God wants to hold my hand and lead me. I have lived a life led by the Holy Spirit for many years but the depth of trust and understanding of His Continue reading Still Holding My Hand

Sad and Sorrowing Soul

Great sorrow and sadness envelop my soul. The events of the last couple of weeks have been more than disturbing. I have been in mourning, remembering a time when civility and mutual respect reigned in my sphere of influence. I Continue reading Sad and Sorrowing Soul

Choosing Joy This Year

Joy, unspeakable joy, An overflowing well, No tongue can tell Joy, unspeakable joy, Rises in my soul, Never lets me go So says the Chris Tomlin chorus of “Joy To The World” by Isaac Watts. This Christmas season choosing joy seems more difficult than Continue reading Choosing Joy This Year

Necessary Vision

Wisdom encourages me to ask for vision. God provides. Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Continue reading Necessary Vision

Fighting Selfishness in Quarantine

Quarantine seems to produce selfishness and self-centeredness, at least it has in me at times. When you live alone and there is no one else to focus on, the magnitude of your own issues grows in proportion to the needs Continue reading Fighting Selfishness in Quarantine

Speaking Truth In Love

Speaking the truth in love has been a phrase that always pertained to impending correction in my mind. I am realizing that there is also a connotation of positivity to be found in the scripture. Lunch with a friend who Continue reading Speaking Truth In Love

September Anniversaries

September marks the anniversary of important events in my life: My physical and spiritual birthdays, my mother’s birthday, starting college. I like to celebrate the whole month. This year, it seemed dissociated from reality with the sensation of a lack Continue reading September Anniversaries

Got My Back

I thought I was too smart to get caught in this particular trap. But I still needed the Faithful God to have my back. A social media connection seemed to blossom into a potentially real and long-term relationship. I’ve gotten Continue reading Got My Back

Worshiping Warriors

Isolation marks this season for many of us, especially those who live alone, as I do. God provides a unique connection for me five days a week that has made all the difference in my attitude and ability to not Continue reading Worshiping Warriors