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Category Archives: Gratitude
Satisfied: Psalm 63:5-6
“My soul is satisfied.” At the time of penning this heartfelt praise to God, David had long lived a life of abundance, moreso that we ever have, or will. Yet there were periods of time in his life that he … Continue reading
Forgetting…and Remembering
Today the whispers of memory are cloaking my heart. As I release tangible things to other people by donating, toss others into the trash, and prepare my home for new owners and memory-makers, there is a reluctance and sadness hovering. … Continue reading
What is it You Want?
I have been stopped for several days now, in Jerusalem, trying to get to the temple. There’s a conversation unfolding there (in John 5) that has grabbed my attention. However, God has not allowed me to get close just yet. … Continue reading
When You Think You Need More
I am pondering satisfaction over here, in the dark and cold dawn. I love Psalm 145. It contains some of the “10,000 Reasons” for my heart to sing. “Thou openest Thy hand, Thou satisfiest the desire of every living thing.” … Continue reading
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Tagged God, Thanksgiving
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Something You Can Count On
There’s just something about the midnight blue dawning, where Night meets Day to hand off the sheltering of all that is living. There’s a strip of beauty in this relay of ending and beginning. As the baton of time changes … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, The Walk, Trials, Uncategorized, Worship
Tagged Christ, discouragement, Hope, steadfastness, Worship
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With a Different Measure
Recently I read my umpteenth public post of romantic gushing from one long-married partner to the other. This one was after 34 years, and was the husband, no less. It was sweet. Some of my closest friends and church family … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Church, God
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When the Same Old Heart Battles Rage and We’re Never Satisfied
I am sitting here in quiet again, staring out the bay window at the fat, fluffy flakes falling steadily, covering limb and lawn on this last day of winter. The list is long, and motivation is short. Watching the finches … Continue reading
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When the Differences are Opportunities
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day— a day usually inseparable from tradition, family and abundance for many people. For me this year, it is a day when life’s changes will be evident. For my family, the past couple of years have brought … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, God, holiday, Thanksgiving
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Veterans of a Different Kind…Counting the Grace
Veteran’s Day was yesterday and through social media I read many wonderful expressions of gratitude to well-deserving military servants, both past and present. Where would we be as a country, and as individuals, if these loyal citizens had not given … Continue reading
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Thanksliving
Today began with a lazy post-holiday rising, and much frittering of time as I poked into cyberspace, reflecting on yesterday, catching up on loved ones’ todays. It’s the frittering of time that most frustrates, and embarrasses me. How can I … Continue reading
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An Earthen Vessel 