How does one have joy in the midst of pain? How does one have peace within a chaotic, destructive world? How does one love with a broken heart? My thoughts turn to prayer, to taking those deep breaths of connection to the Source of Life. With a little more time, I suggest drawing, writing, dancing,Continue reading “…… PROTECTIVE JOY ….…8/18/2021 …. Wednesday….”
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GOOD GOD!…. 8/17/2021 …. Tuesday! ….
Thank you for joining with me in prayer!
!!??!! CHANGE !!??!!… 8/12/2021 …. Thursday….
Thank you for joining with me today in my pondering and prayer on change. The book referenced is Changing for Good, by James Prochaska, John Norcross, and Carlo DiClemente; Harper Collins, 1994. I saw it on my bookshelf in the middle of talking about it.
FLOW AND GROW… 8/10/2021 …. Tuesday
Where I live, school started back last week. Others may be starting next month, but the teachers and administrators and staff are already making plans and being creative. In life, school is always in session. Opportunities abound to offer a chance to stretch our minds and hearts. In college, we are asked to choose aContinue reading “FLOW AND GROW… 8/10/2021 …. Tuesday”
LET THE WORDS OF MY HEART …… 8/5/2021 … Thursday
I let this one get away from me without comments.
BITTERSWEET LOVE…. 8/6/2021 ….
Love is vulnerable. The blessings, the joys, the growth can all be beyond words. Yet, love unlocks the metal doors encasing our hearts, allowing heartbreak to saunter on in. Love gives us a choice. We can celebrate and rejoice in the amazing goodness of love and be grateful or we can take that part forContinue reading “BITTERSWEET LOVE…. 8/6/2021 ….”
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”
CHILDREN? SURPRISES? PRAYERS!… 7/30/2021 …. Friday …
Some days just need to be soaked in prayer so that we can remember the blessings and joys. Thank you for praying with me.
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 ..”
AND SHE PONDERED: Encountering God in Everyday Life 