Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else’s skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy finally for you, too. ~Frederick Buechner In His compassion, He entered our skin. It was […]
Saturday Snaps–New Year Sparkle
His mercies are new every morning They are fresh with hope And sparkle with goodness. May you experience His mercies Find fresh hope in Him And see His goodness in all circumstances. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sparkle His light.
Diving into the New Year
Many of my friends have picked words to define their year. I choose three. Deep. See. Dive. They’re not new words. God’s been whispering them to me since at least September. But this year, I want them to color everything. In fact, I have a book burning deep inside. Deep See Diving. And I want […]
Reflections on @stickyJesus: Chapter 3
Sisters–one of my favorite relationships. What gifts. “When 75 percent of U.S. homes are using social networking (Nielsen), it’s no longer an option for Christians to be online in some capacity; it’s a responsibility. . . Online is where people are and online is where Christians need to be.” ~Scott Williams in @stickyJesus And once […]
Silent Night
Hush. Be still and know. May you feel His whisper soft against your cheek in the silence. Christmas blessings. Going silent in this space for a few days. Honest. See you again on Thursday. Love and hugs to you.
Reflections on @stickyJesus: Chapter 2
“The world changes, but my message doesn’t.” ~@stickyJesus I have connections. In high places. I need to remember that when I log on. Because Facebook and Twitter and other social media sites are all about connections. And those connections are all about the “human universal need for relationships” carried out in a digital community. Paul […]
I’m a Liar
I’m a liar. I said it would be a quiet week. That I wouldn’t post much. But I’m a liar. And I have to confess. Get it off my chest. I’m a liar. And worse. I’m a liar mom. I perpetuated the Santa myth. I overspent and hid gifts and piled them under the tree […]
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 […]
Slowing Down
It’s late. The house breathes silent. Waiting. The night inhales expectant. Breathless. Soft light turns black to gray, illuminates alabaster earth skin. Hushed. Green glows gold and blue and white. I strung the lights and hung the ornaments alone this year. Simple. On sale artificial tree. Just a few color-coordinated ornaments. The rest left in […]
Obstacles~In More Than 140 Characters
If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. ~Michael Jordan I spotted this little critter […]
