How appropriate that today's word is 'grief.' I took a little hiatus from my daily posts (but not from Bible reading) because life got a little topsy-turvy after my grandmother died two weeks ago today. I went to Illinois for the funeral and time with family and then when I got back, we had family from … Continue reading March 23 | Grief
Month: March 2016
My Grammie and me
On the plane I try not to cry so I clench my teeth Seeing the flat land of my birth below fills me with grief I know that this is real, this passing on I know that her soul like a bird has flown On this cusp of spring when the earth soon will bloom … Continue reading My Grammie and me
March 9 | Forgiveness
I think when you have an attitude of servanthood to humankind, it's easier to forgive. You see that holding grudges or anger against someone really doesn't serve others. It doesn't serve yourself, either. Several years ago when I became a professional teacher, I also adopted the attitude that my number one responsibility is to serve … Continue reading March 9 | Forgiveness
March 8 | Mercy
Mercy is unmerited favor, not getting what we deserve. Story of my life. Story of all our lives if we are alive in Christ. It's not really something we can fully comprehend, and we shouldn't, because if we did, we'd be God. It's one of those things where you ask God, How could you love … Continue reading March 8 | Mercy
Seven miles.
Seven miles of clouds Seven miles of cold Seven miles of humidity Seven miles of hills Seven miles started with 'it's too cold' Seven miles ended with 'the cold is refreshing' Seven miles started with 'this view is boring' Seven miles ended with 'this view is home' Seven miles started with 'I can't do this' … Continue reading Seven miles.
March 7 | Confession
There are many definitions for "confession," but the most prevailing one, at least in my mind, is that of telling God about my sins with a repentant spirit. It's the part of prayer that I don't exactly rush to get to, and sometimes I feel shame knowing what I have to confess. However, I think … Continue reading March 7 | Confession
March 6 | Beloved
You Who Never Arrived, by Rainer Maria Rilke You who never arrived in my arms, Beloved, who were lost from the start, I don't even know what songs would please you. I have given up trying to recognize you in the surging wave of the next moment. All the immense images in me -- the … Continue reading March 6 | Beloved
March 5 | Focus
The ability to focus on one thing for a long period of time is glorified in our society. A Lenten promise to focus on for six weeks. A plan for a half marathon that lasts 12 weeks. A new eating plan that is supposed to last... forever? If you stick with it, you're a hero, … Continue reading March 5 | Focus
March 4 | Restored
I have no better explanation of "restored" than the result of work that Jesus did on the cross: "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (II Cor. 5:21 NASB). There is nothing on Earth that compares to this single … Continue reading March 4 | Restored
March 3 | Seeds
In my Bible I used to have several mustard seeds folded into a little piece of wax paper, as a reminder of the verse where Jesus talks about how our faith can be as tiny as a mustard seed. It was a good reminder after awhile when I opened my Bible, but I ended up being … Continue reading March 3 | Seeds
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