Station 12

The silent aftermath of Saturday ushers in the resurrection. It is a day of great anticipation because we know the final outcome. The disciples only knew what faced them at that moment. They were running, hiding, weeping, and trying to grapple with their emotions while also searching their minds for any clues from the words…

The wonder of His touch

The years go by, and we reflect in quiet moments on memories and loved ones. Loved ones who are no longer with us and loved ones who are intertwined in our lives. I listened to a prayer meditation that recited the verses of Mary washing Jesus’s feet with costly perfume, her hair, and her tears….

Visualization

The power of visualization will help you reframe and face your future with hope. One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. In my younger years, I visualized my…

Compassion

It has been a while since I’ve written on my blog. I’ve been compelled to be “silent” and reflect and be in the moment to seek understanding. Silence in a noisy world has been proven to heal the brain. Just Google “Your brain and silence,” and you will find many articles and research. Something I’m…

Common things

“The wonder of our Lord is that He is so accessible to us in the common things of our lives: the cup of water…breaking of the bread…welcoming children into our arms…fellowship over a meal…giving thanks. A simple attitude of caring, listening…” Nancie Carmichael February 9 quote from a long-forgotten “quote calendar” that sits on a…

A trip to D.C. to celebrate 34 years! Some great recommendations.

February 4, 2023, 34 Years   The picture for this post describes our weekend! A magical, golden door opened to our adventure ahead! Where we stayed in D.C. Spacious, Stylish, Cozy, Fun Home! Parking, Metro  We loved this place for the “game room” area! We enjoyed playing board games and ping pong! The owners were…

The Noonday Sun

Can we savor moments? Not just the moments that deserve savoring. At the end of the training day, we engaged in an activity asking us to look at a family picture. We reframed the story to consider an optimistic exchange versus what the actions may convey. I was reminded that emotions are not felt in…

What makes a good life?

I finished my Waymaker study. We ended with the word doxology. Doxology to thank God no matter where we find ourselves on life’s journey. I’m learning that being grateful is not about my definitions of what is right and wrong. Or, what are my pleasures, and did they come to pass. It’s going deeper into…

Building rafts and letting things go

The raft is a story or parable that I heard on a podcast to convey how our life changes, and we need to understand what we may need and what tools to navigate the next season. I will quickly paraphrase the story here. A person was walking and came upon a river they had to…