by mgeisen | Feb 28, 2016 | spirituality
I have had a recurring theme floating through my head recently. But even still I don’t always catch it the first time. Some words such as “I love you” or “how are you?” drift in and out so often that we miss them. The words just become...
by mgeisen | Feb 23, 2016 | spirituality
It was an ordinary day, a Tuesday, except this particular Tuesday was my birthday. It was lunch time and as I walked toward the dining area, I noticed the perimeter of one table surrounded by two women and a man. My eyes were immediately drawn to the gentleman sitting...
by mgeisen | Feb 20, 2016 | spirituality
Do you have a favorite “go to” phrase that you use when in a funk or needing motivation? When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. The sky is the limit. Winners never quit and quitters never win. Be the best version of you. or quotes such as these…...
by mgeisen | Feb 16, 2016 | spirituality
On any given day, we are assaulted by hundreds of megabytes of information in the form of social media feeds, TV news, online news sources and word of mouth. Well over 75% of the news we come in contact with is negative, sensationalized and beyond the scope of what we...
by mgeisen | Feb 13, 2016 | spirituality
How would you feel if you woke up each morning knowing you are loved? How would you feel if you found love in every detail of your life? How would you feel if quiet moments with God were filled with whispers of unfailing love? We have been told in Jeremiah that God...
by mgeisen | Feb 9, 2016 | spirituality
At this point, Super Bowl 50 has come and gone and the battle of Blue vs. Orange has been determined. The hype, predictions and speculations over which team would win was everywhere and having so many friends that live in the south, Blue was the color of choice. My...
by mgeisen | Feb 7, 2016 | spirituality
Winter here in Ohio has been anything but normal. We have experienced a few typical winter days with very cold temps and even a little snow. If I had to describe winter in Ohio this year, it would sound more like spring than winter. This past week we have had several...
by mgeisen | Feb 2, 2016 | spirituality
All I really know for sure is that God is in the details. He is in the good, the bad, the ups and downs, the struggles and the average, ordinary days. God is in our muddled mess and seeks to use it for His glory. Last week, I wrote about drawing near to God. I dug...
by mgeisen | Jan 26, 2016 | spirituality
I prayed for words to emerge from the muddled mess of my mind, Words to soothe my weary soul, teach a lesson to carry me through and to encourage my heart. Words to draw near and hold close. Life consists of a series of routine days, most of which are completed...
by mgeisen | Jan 24, 2016 | spirituality
For years, I have prided myself on being the strong one. When faced with challenges, I love coming out on top. Time and time again, being strong means I am capable. For years, I have looked at my dad as the strongest man I know. He has a quiet strength that...