by mgeisen | Nov 17, 2015 | spirituality
A common thread weaves its way through my heart in the space of waiting. One that is not yet familiar, but needs to become the thread that binds me closer with God. A fabric with two threads manifests itself in the recesses of my mind. The faint fibers of these...
by mgeisen | Nov 10, 2015 | spirituality
As I begin these words, I am sitting in my favorite coffee shop surrounded by comfy chairs, canned music flowing from the speakers and an employee hurriedly preparing to display Christmas items. Yes, it is the most wonderful time of the year at least according to...
by mgeisen | Nov 5, 2015 | spirituality
And so – we write for five minutes, our words tumbling out – no editing, no polishing – just flat out on a one word prompt! We gather all our beautiful thoughts here in our Five Minute Friday community and then love on each other as only we can do!...
by mgeisen | Nov 4, 2015 | spirituality
My story begins in 1983 – the year my June wedding took place with a life full of hope and promise stretched before me. The union was one blessed by God and family and left me breathless for what the future held. Two sons entered the picture four and seven years...
by mgeisen | Nov 2, 2015 | spirituality
31 DAYS OF WRITING BRAVE… A time for defining brave becoming brave triumphing over fear being brave in the stay taking that first step choosing God’s ways over our own agenda. Comprehensive and compelling consideration of all things leading to brave...
by mgeisen | Oct 31, 2015 | spirituality
We made it!!!! Today is day 31 and it marks the end of our journey together. Thank you for bravely following along or popping in when you could to read, join in the conversation and encourage me along the way. You all are an amazing community who cheered me on and...
by mgeisen | Oct 30, 2015 | spirituality
Friends – we are almost finished with our 31 day journey to brave faith. Tomorrow signals the end of our time studying brave. But really is it over? Brave is a lifelong process of discovering, unfolding, stepping out and grabbing hold of the next step God has...
by mgeisen | Oct 29, 2015 | spirituality
Yesterday we looked at the story of Peter walking on the water after Jesus beckoned “Come”. It was one step that has become an inspiration for my faith journey. Peter’s step out of the boat symbolizes a key component of brave faith that has spurred...
by mgeisen | Oct 28, 2015 | spirituality
I came across a great quote the other day and realized that it is perfect to share here. It is all about taking steps, but keeping in mind that every journey has many steps. Have you ever tried to go up a staircase straddling more than one step at a time? If you have...
by mgeisen | Oct 27, 2015 | spirituality
I am finding that brave does not happen when you allow yourself to be stuck. I wrote earlier in the series that staying still does mean staying stuck. Let me define still a little bit more. Still is when you are inviting God to be present in your quiet so you may...