In my quest for simplicity, I’m often drawn back to my battered book by Richard Foster, Freedom of Simplicity. He talks about the passion to possess and how the pace of our world leaves us feeling fractured and fragmented. Even frantic. I so get that. Although thankfully peace occupies more space in my pocket these […]
Archives for November 2010
What Kind of Disciple Are You?
We’re studying Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus in our small group. As we begin to understand a little of the first century Jewish culture, Jesus’ words sparkle in a whole new light. Did you know that most rabbis used parables to teach? Like a “four-types” parable where four kinds of people are compared […]
When It’s Lemons
Contingency Plans
Grateful For These
They orbit a Center in cyberspace. And sometimes in that sacred galaxy, entered words find their mark. There’s a holy collision. Splayed hearts melt, mold, and magnetize–creating and drawing new friendships. Deep friendships. Real friendships. Friendships that share joys and dreams and fears and hurts. That fervently pray and encourage and inspire. That speak truth […]
On the Shore of Old Hickory Lake
The weekend past. Gallatin, Tennessee. Sunset over the lake. And a misty moisty morning. But a patio view and a bedroom window view are not enough. The lake begs for a deep see. And so I pick my way through damp brush and thorns. Gifts unwrap themselves as I wait and watch. God wonders revealed. […]
Scripture~In More Than 140 Characters
By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet. ~Thomas Merton
Hallelujah! (repost)
No matter where we are, what language we speak, what trial we face, He is over all. Hallelujah!
The Green Card (repost)
In the bottom drawer of a file cabinet, I just discovered a thick folder filled with “poems and inspiration.” I thumbed through it as I searched for examples to use in my message for ladies Bible study. Out fell this green card. It’s signed “Beverly.” My brain strains toward a faint recollection of a women’s […]
Becoming Real
“I’m glad you’re going,” my son said tonight. “But be careful. Are you sure these people aren’t ax murderers?” Pretty sure. I mean, I haven’t really met any of them. But they look nice. I suppose they could be posting fake photos. I doubt it. And their hearts bleed Jesus. We’ve been getting to know […]
I am
I am too big in my box to see I AM but when I am out of my box I am small so small and I see I AM everywhere I am. I write this in honor of L.L. Barkat who has inspired me to leave my “box” and yield myself to the vastness of […]
