I’m striding in the presence of God, alive in the land of the living!I stayed faithful, though bedeviled, and despite a ton of bad luck…Psalm 116:9-10 MSG It happens every summer. July 5th comes and I’m extra tired from late-night fireworks and too much sun and BBQ. Along with the fatigue from so much fun, […]
A Blessing for the Second Half of 2020
Last night’s sleep performed the briefest of intermissions, a fold line on this extraordinary year. As dawn breaks, we now begin the second half of 2020. May we learn from all the first half laid on our doorsteps. Instead of talking even more about it, may we finally choose to listen. As we hold the […]
Come be, with Me.
Recently, I began receiving a daily invitation. It drops into the seat beside me each morning in the darkness along with my first cup of coffee. Come be, with Me. The invitation is to simply be in Their presence, to say nothing, do nothing. The only action is to receive the gifts found there. The […]
The Invitation to Sing
Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. The halls of Gardner dormitory sit almost completely empty and quiet. I am careful with door handles and stair railings while hauling one load […]
how quiet may be the key to better speech
1 Thessalonians 4:11 This should be your ambition: to live a quiet life, minding your own business and doing your own work. By the end of the workday, my brain feels a little fried. My jaws sometimes ache from all the talking I’ve done and tension settles along my shoulder blades. I feel like I’m coming up […]
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