by mgeisen | May 14, 2019 | spirituality
What if … I read a book, take a walk, sing a song, update my status, write a book, hold my grandson, teach, or just dream of what is next? Or instead of dreaming, I begin supposing all the worst case scenarios? Have you ever done that before? In the dreaming and...
by mgeisen | May 12, 2019 | spirituality
There is nothing like a “thank you.” Whether the words are spoken or written, this simple acknowledgment goes a long way in making my day. The first time I heard the words “thank you” from my sons, it left me speechless. The sweet blessing of...
by mgeisen | May 7, 2019 | spirituality
There are several favorite parks where I do most of my walking. Once there, I settle in and my feet find the familiar route and I take off. I consistently learn lessons on the road because God meets me where I am. I love the comfortable and familiar. But imagine with...
by mgeisen | Apr 30, 2019 | spirituality
If you are reading this on the day this post went live, it is the last day of April. If not, it could already be May. Yikes! I don’t know about you but time has a way of getting away from me. The saying “April showers bring May flowers” came true...
by mgeisen | Apr 28, 2019 | spirituality
No two fingerprints are the same. If I laid my hands next to yours and we looked at each detail, we would find incredible beauty and uniqueness. You can identify me by my fingerprints. But God created me as a one-of-a-kind being with multiple layers that define who I...
by mgeisen | Apr 23, 2019 | spirituality
For the last few weeks, while sitting in my living room, I kept catching a glimpse of red out of the corner of my eye. Bright enough to turn my head, but not quick enough to make out the flash of red. This game of cat and mouse continued for another week before my...
by mgeisen | Apr 21, 2019 | spirituality
As I looked toward the horizon, the road ahead looked familiar. I had long since memorized each twist and turn, number of potholes, and unexpected bumps in the road. But on this particular day, the familiar looked strangely unfamiliar and the road stretched before me...
by mgeisen | Apr 16, 2019 | spirituality
One of my new favorite things is introducing this wonderful community to new writers. It is a delight to share the words of Lesley Crawford today. She is a faithful member of this community even though she might be new to you. How I wish I knew her in real life...
by mgeisen | Apr 9, 2019 | spirituality
Surrounding my patio is a thin strip of dirt. Big enough to dream of planting, but not so big that I will become overwhelmed in the planning. Digging my hands into the wet soil, with its richness and potential, is a love that has followed me since childhood. Knowing...
by mgeisen | Apr 2, 2019 | spirituality
As I’m sitting here typing out these words to share with you all, the rain is pounding against the windows with no intention of letting up anytime soon. Spring is announcing its arrival with flooding rains, which is typical for Ohio. I’m praying it brings...