We often hear two seemingly contradictory calls in our quest for a meaningful life: “Learn from your past!” and “Live in the present moment!” It’s easy to feel caught in a tension between looking backward and looking forward, between reflection and pure presence. But what if these weren’t opposing forces, but rather two indispensable currents…
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Believing Without Seeing: A Journey of Faith and Love
Advent continues, and Parish and I had time to listen together and discuss. The passage is from Matthew 9:27-31. Jesus heals blind men who cry out to him. They follow him into the house, and Jesus heals them. The question we discussed was how to relate our lives to that of the blind man. We…
Moments of Grace: Finding God in Daily Life
My husband and I decided to do Advent together using the Pray as You Go App. It’s such a wonderful experience with worship music, a passage, and reflection questions. The nice thing about the app is that we can listen at our own time and schedule, then chat later by text or in person. I’m…
Lessons from Advent: Embracing Life’s Transitions
Today is the first day of Advent. Advent is the anticipation and waiting for the coming of Christmas and the coming of Jesus. The word “Advent” originates from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming,” “approach,” or “arrival.” It is derived from the Latin verb advenire, meaning “to come to.” In Church Latin, adventus specifically referred to…
Memorable Thanksgiving Moments: Food, Fun, and Family
What a magical Thanksgiving it was! This year, the gathering took place at Anna and Parish’s house, and it felt extra special because we had so much fun preparing for it. Everything just seemed to fall into place with cleaning, yard work, crafting, and friends and family being available to celebrate together. Although the weather…
Intentional Living: How to Expect and Embrace Blessings
Expect a blessing. That was the topic of the article I read as we prepare for the holiday season. Instead of counting our blessings, the author encouraged us to expect a blessing. I was chatting with a friend. I was curious to see how she would answer some questions in my new daily planner, and,…
Embracing God’s Relentless Pursuit
The presence of God is a profound mystery. He goes before us: Deuteronomy 31:8: NIV: The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. He is present at all times, past, present, and future: Psalm 139:5 You hem…
Adventure & Joy Awaits: Our Weekend at Occoneechee State Park
What a fantastic weekend!! We had the most eventful, hilarious, and back-to-nature weekend at Occoneechee State Park. Our first camping weekend had been here, but we wanted to try coming back and staying on the water. We stayed at C32. We arrived at sunset and set up our 9-person tent. This tent is vintage, and…
Living Stones
My father wrote a book titled “The Man Called Jesus.” I was thinking of his story from the perspective of the thief on the cross, as well as the exchange between him and Jesus from the cross. My study with Kristi McLelland emphasized the “we culture” in the early Church and the importance of viewing holiness in…
Finding Peace in the Present: A Bike Ride Reflection
Riding our bikes is a place of peace and a time to slow down. The smooth hum was instantly lost to the air. It was a planned afternoon on the Capital Trail with our granddaughter, Autumn, no pressing agenda, just the simple rhythm of turning pedals and teaching her to love nature and being outdoors….
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