I was transcribing some of my 2022 journal notes onto my PC this morning and came across this entry. November 5, 2022 This morning, as I watch the trees swaying with the cool northwest breezes, I am humbled by their surrender to You. Some of them are entirely stripped of their leaves. Others are in … Continue reading Seasons
Musings
On the Way to Spring
We had a quiet Shabbat. Clouds paraded from south to north all morning. Just before noon, I looked up to see rain splattering and dripping, sliding down dusty windows. For weeks now storm clouds drifted past our Missouri home. In faraway places, they dumped mountains of snow and rivers of water. But here, dry has … Continue reading On the Way to Spring
On a Lighter Note — Can You Relate?
The never-ending pile I belong to an online writer's group and the writer's prompt a few days ago was this. Tell us about something in your life that takes too long. The following is what I wrote. Can you relate? I absolutely hate sorting out and putting material in my filing cabinets. Did you hear … Continue reading On a Lighter Note — Can You Relate?
He Came Quiet
On December 1, 2019, I wrote these words. Lord, give me the words to sing Your song. Give me the words to tell Your story. The wind blows cold rattling the windows and pushing through the gap under the doorway. The grey dismal world shows little signs of hope or warmth. Yet, now, in this … Continue reading He Came Quiet
Sabbath Silence–Shabbat Shalom
Sabbath or Shabbat starts for me at sundown tonight. A couple of weeks ago I wrote this out on a Shabbat morning and am prompted to share it here. My dishes from supper last night sit stacked on the kitchen counter awaiting their washing. The laundry that cycled late yesterday afternoon remains in the dryer. … Continue reading Sabbath Silence–Shabbat Shalom
God’s Ordained Pause – Shabbat
Patches and pools of snow lie scattered across the pasture. Rainfall slowly returns the blizzard landscape to ebbing fields of autumn. Winter is but three weeks away, but we've already received 6" of snow and below zero windchill. It's Shabbat, time to pause, to give thanks and count the blessings this week delivered. My list … Continue reading God’s Ordained Pause – Shabbat
A Song for Shabbat
Last Saturday, was cold and dreary. I snuggled into my rocker with a good book. Every once in a while, I'd peer out to see if anything changed. Then the 'muse' dropped in for a visit and I had to put pen to paper. As you pause for Shabbat (Sabbath) this week, regardless of what … Continue reading A Song for Shabbat
The Treasure of Waiting for God’s Promises
My husband and I, and our family are in the midst of a waiting season. Our coming move will reunite all of us after nine years of separation. Several days ago I sat down and wrote out some of my thoughts about the struggle and blessings of waiting: I watch the trees let go of … Continue reading The Treasure of Waiting for God’s Promises
This Sheep Writes, But Doesn’t Always Sleep
I am a sheep. This fact may make you wonder about my mental state, but it is true. Jesus Christ is Lord of my life and He is the Good Shepherd. The Bible tells me in Psalm 100:3, “Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; … Continue reading This Sheep Writes, But Doesn’t Always Sleep
December Song for Trees and Hearts
Dance you now in morning breezes Sway and twirl against the wind Dropping treasures of your harvest Without care or fear or whim. Ease you now in colder weather Bare your bones, send roots down deep Anchored rest for unknown season Winter’s nap your soul to keep. Days are damp and mornings chilling Fog hangs … Continue reading December Song for Trees and Hearts
Hear God's Heart 