In the midst of our crazy, busy lives, when life seems to throw all matter of challenging circumstances at us, we live a life of peace. We can have calm within the crazy. Peace within the storm. It doesn't mean that we take our tins of baked beans and hunker down at home in avoidance… Continue reading Calm within the Crazy
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Focus
She’s crying. A beloved brother dead. Lazarus buried. Grief overwhelms. But there is hope. A conversation with Jesus. He is the Resurrection and the Life. The revelation settles in her heart and faith is stirred. She believes. A miracle awaits. “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.… Continue reading Focus
A Precious Thought
The Rhythm of My Heart
Life for many of us is lived in the fast lane! We have full schedules, long lists of must do’s and very little time to pause. Often our hearts are responding more to the beat of our smart phone notifications than to the heartbeat of our Lord. But when we take time to respond to… Continue reading The Rhythm of My Heart
A Juxtaposition
juxtaposition : - the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect It was one of those gorgeous clear and crisp winter mornings. Outside I could feel the warmth of the sun on my back, yet that contrasted with the sharp iciness of the air as I breathed in. Cold and warmth… Continue reading A Juxtaposition
Now…
"Life is a sequence of moments called now" “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Mother Teresa In Alice in Wonderland the White Rabbit rushes past Alice muttering "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! No time to say hello, goodbye! I'm late! I'm late! I'm… Continue reading Now…
A Mosaic Life
I took up making mosaics once. My flatmate and I embraced the craft with all enthusiasm. Not having any of the correct tools we took to breaking down odd pieces of pottery with a rolling pin and once we had ruined that we placed the china in a pillowcase and took turns hurling it off the deck.… Continue reading A Mosaic Life
The Restless Heart
"Our hearts are restless until they find rest in you." St Augustine "Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him." (Psalm 62:1) Like a wanderer - rootless, aimless, a rover - so too our soul often is. We roam, wander away from God through hurt, discontentment, through apathy, through boredom even. We… Continue reading The Restless Heart
Space in the Pace
People often comment that they need to "Carve out time". The use of the word carve is definitely appropriate for the effort sometimes required to rest!!! It takes intentionality to slow down, to turn down invitations, to unplug, but it is oh so worth it! Not stopping is one of the risks of the 24-7 society that we now live in.… Continue reading Space in the Pace
Bubbles
I have heard it said that there is no angry way to say bubbles. Come to think of it you could say the same of cupcakes. Both light, pretty little joys of life. Anyway, why one would be angry and trying to say bubbles or cupcakes I cannot say. Many years ago I was a volunteer at Radio Lollipops at… Continue reading Bubbles
Blue Skies & Lollipops 