I’m sitting cross-legged on my bed this morning. There’s a nuthatch on the branch outside the window–the window with the broad, cracked smile. The smile that D has sealed with transparent packing tape and dolloped with some whipped putty. The power line from pole to house corner sags and glistens in the sun, and […]
at the threshold of the new
Close. Today I close the door on this year. A year in which the world still turns because Your timing turns on a different calendar. As I stand at the threshold of the new, God, give me eyes to see the beauty all around me. And the pain. Give me ears to hear the […]
scripture sunday: call this life
Grace, because God is putting everything together again through the Messiah, invites us into life—a life that goes on and on and on, world without end. ~Romans 5:21 (MSG) In the stillness, Sandy Linking up with Laura today who’s hosting the awesome Sunday Community while Deidra enjoys some family time. And have you checked out […]
still saturday: true silence
True silence is a key to the immense and flaming heart of God. ~Catherine de Hueck Doherty In the stillness, Sandy Welcome to Still Saturday where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and words. We’d love for you to join […]
flattened for a mary christmas
I wish you a Mary Christmas, stunned by His reflection, flattened at His feet as you wait, and worship, heady with His fragrance. “Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of […]
scripture sunday: haiti: joy to you!
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” ~Luke 2:10-11 In the stillness, Sandy
still saturday: expect wonder
“God is not merely at your fingertips but within your grasp. Live each day like a child digging through a treasure chest, rifling for the next discovery. Open your arms and your eyes to the God who stands in plain sight and works miracles in your midst. Look for him in your workdays and […]
haiti: when not everyone needs to be rescued
The children talk about it Friday morning. About the four who left in the wee hours. “They go on plane with you?” Sophonie asks. “No.” I shake my head. “They drive.” I clench my fists around an imaginary steering wheel. “New kay. New house.” They’re on their way to an orphanage of transition where, if I […]
Haiti: Is it Enough?
Sophonie, she scratches words on peach-colored concrete with a sliver of yellow chalk. She points to them and then to herself. “God. Me. Father. Mother.” I brim and pull her close. “Yes. God. He’s your father and your mother.” And He’s enough. Jeffrey’s fifteen, he says. He speaks English. I ask how long he’s been […]
Scripture Sunday: Salvation Right on Time
Pay attention, my people. Listen to me, nations. Revelation flows from me. My decisions light up the world. My deliverance arrives on the run, my salvation right on time.
