by mgeisen | Aug 4, 2014 | spirituality
One of the first words every child learns is “No”. It’s amazing how so much power is packed into one little word. Power that to a young child feels like control. In a world where everything is new and the path to discovery is the norm, the word...
by mgeisen | Aug 3, 2014 | spirituality
One road less traveled Bumps, hills, twists and turns One lone person, one bike Cool air in face-now a strong breeze Wheels turning, bike flying FREEDOM Our freedom is in the Spirit! If we continue to read 2 Corinthians 3, this is what we see: And we all, who with...
by mgeisen | Jul 31, 2014 | 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 | Jul 30, 2014 | spirituality
I’ve been reflecting on words this week – how they lift us up or tear us down. Almost two years ago, I took a brave step and all those words that I had been saving up came tumbling out on this page. Words that were handwritten in journals were now...
by mgeisen | Jul 28, 2014 | spirituality
It was a beautiful, sunny Monday morning – the kind of day that seemed to dare any sadness to enter into its space. But sadness crept in anyway and blanketed a church on a hill as one family came to put to rest one of their own. I was there that Monday morning...
by mgeisen | Jul 27, 2014 | spirituality
Darkness covers the earth A battle ensues for my soul Wreaking havoc on my spirit. A new day dawns fingering its way in with the first glimpse of the sun. Shadows are no longer, Hope is restored, Faith is the victor! My prayer for all when the storms of night seem...
by mgeisen | Jul 23, 2014 | spirituality
Looking through the eyes of a 2 1/2 year old great niece on vacation was a lesson in self-discovery. Every few words or phrases were laced with “What’s that?” Questioning is the window to the world for a young child and not having been in a...
by mgeisen | Jul 21, 2014 | spirituality
God draws me to the garden day after day! Once I have entered, He speaks to my heart and shares secrets of His kingdom. I have always been drawn to nature and the beauty that is found there, but never have God’s lessons been clearer than when I’m in a...
by mgeisen | Jul 17, 2014 | spirituality
It’s Five Minute Friday and I am joining Lisa-Jo Baker and other FMF girls to write flat out for five minutes. No editing, no polishing, and then linking up together. I am loving this challenge! I hope you enjoy it too! Check out what Five Minute Friday is all about...
by mgeisen | Jul 14, 2014 | spirituality
Last week I shared my venture into the Elizabethan Gardens in North Carolina and asked you to join God in the garden. I hope you said “yes” because now that you have entered there is no turning back. Now it’s time to sit and stay awhile! Who knew...