Author Archives: andshepondered

DISCOVERED. DISAPPOINTED… Tuesday with Ryan! … 8/3/2021

I typed “disappointed” into my phone. At least, I thought I did. When I looked back over it, “disappointed” was now “discovered”. That is more positive! But not quite the same. But I liked it and decided to leave both words. I left both words because it made me think of the Olympics. Those athletesContinue reading “DISCOVERED. DISAPPOINTED… Tuesday with Ryan! … 8/3/2021”

WAKING UP!… 7/29/2019 … Thursday

No matter what, we can wake up and remind ourselves of our potential and of the holy strength and love that holds us up. When we have been centered and awakened to the beauty and joy around us, then we can also wake up and work through the places where we might have lost ourselvesContinue reading “WAKING UP!… 7/29/2019 … Thursday”

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?!… 7/28/2021 … Wednesday ..

What do you think your potential is? Do you think it matches what your Creator sees as your potential? One of the reasons that I love the Olympics is seeing people realize they have greater potential than they thought. One of the issues I have with the Olympics is the stress it can put onContinue reading “WHAT DOES IT TAKE?!… 7/28/2021 … Wednesday ..”

FOR HARMONY AND JOY… 7/27/2021 … Tuesday and Ryan

And for World Peace! I love the Olympics and the possibilities that they hold. I pray for their safety, joy, goodwill, encouragement, and inspiration! Ryan is with me and his patience is running out with this sitting still, so here is our prayer:

BUILDING UP… 7/26/2021… Monday!

What do you love to do? How can you use that love to care for others, to offer encouragement, to build up? Sometimes I can beat myself up thinking that I mess up everything, that I can’t do anything well. But is that what really matters? Getting a gold star, blue ribbon, A+ on everything?Continue reading “BUILDING UP… 7/26/2021… Monday!”

OPEN WIDE YOUR HEARTS

Prayer Starters 7/26/21-8/1/21: M: To use your gifts to help others;T: For safety and goodwill at the Olympics;W: To live in your full potential;TH: To be aware of God Moments;F: To respect the personhood of people of all ages;SA: To be grounded by your faith;SU: To enjoy each moment.

PRAY FOR ME; I’LL PRAY FOR YOU…. 7/25/2021 … Home Communion

What is your perfect prayer? How do you pray for yourself or for others? Paul prays for the Ephesian Church (Ephesians 3:14f) a prayer that some say they consider the perfect prayer. That prayer is my starting place for worshiping with Communion from home this morning. Please join me:

TREMBLING BONES… 7/23/2021

How do you handle those little, under-the-surface fears? The ones about your health, your abilities, your future, your family, your finances, your broken down car, etc.? Do you know what I am talking about? My prayer this morning is to keep affirming your faith in a Loving Holy Spirit who comforts, helps, advocates on ourContinue reading “TREMBLING BONES… 7/23/2021”