Sabbath Offerings ~ Grace
Have you ever felt full or satisfied? Think back to a favorite meal that was so good you ate every last bite. Or a time when gathering with family or friends filled your heart to the brim with love. I pray we all have a memory that takes us back to a time when we...
Reflections in a Mirror
Reflections expose a beauty that looks familiar yet also not quite what we expected. A walk by the water is a journey of reflections on a sunny day. Majestic trees become smaller as you peer at them in the water. The sun's light bounces off the water as if it is...
Sabbath Offerings ~ All You Need is Love
Giving and receiving love seemed so easy when we were children. We played with neighborhood kids and school friends when our parents brought us together and most of the time we got along. There were minor scuffles over a toy or hurt feelings when someone said...
You Are Known
You are known.... when someone finishes your sentences for you. when someone knows your likes and dislikes when your heart's hidden chambers of hurt, love, and desires is like an open book when your story is intertwined with their story Have you ever felt known like...
Dear February ~ A Recap
Dear February, You swept in on a wave of hard and messy. You pushed and shoved so much life into my daily routine, I felt like I was gasping for breath each morning as I woke up. Instead of rising to meet this beautiful month head on, I found myself sinking and...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Honor One Another
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 part of the jumble of messages...
The Gift of Sylvia ~ A Caregiving Story
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...
Sabbath Offerings ~ Ask, Seek, Knock
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... "Will you look...
Hope in Our Blessings
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...
Sabbath Offerings…How Would You Feel?
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...
Is God the Touchdown in Your End Zone?
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...
Flooding Hearts
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...
A Muddled Mess
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...
Draw Near
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...
Sabbath Offerings… God’s Strength
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...
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