by mgeisen | Sep 16, 2014 | spirituality
I am blessed to be living in a city rich in history, beautiful parks and gardens and lots of places to walk. Since one of my favorite things to do is walk and explore God’s beauty, I am blessed. While walking I have discovered many hidden treasures, which seem...
by mgeisen | Aug 25, 2014 | spirituality
An empty classroom filled with desks and inviting decorations begs for life, energy and community. A new school year creates images of a fresh start – a beginning that becomes a beautiful middle and even better end – a chance to become ONE, a cohesive...
by mgeisen | Aug 11, 2014 | spirituality
Many times when we think of encouragement, we think big and bold! Big and booming… Cheerleader exuberance… Name in lights… Instant happiness… but that is not what encouragement is all about! Subtle, unassuming, pure and authentic are the real...
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...