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Category Archives: Spiritual Drought
Singing and Clinging in the Shadows: Psalm 63:7-11
We finish today in safety and triumph! “Because You are my help, I sing in the shadow of Your wings. I cling to You. Your right hand upholds me…All who swear by God will glory in Him.” It is good … Continue reading
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
Unwavering Love: Psalm 63:3-4
We join David again this morning, in the Judean wilderness. It is a place of retreat, selected so because over time, it has been mostly uninhabited. (It was great for social distancing!) When I think about David at this point … Continue reading
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A Thirsty Soul–Psalm 63:1,2
(This post is part of a new, short series. I am part of group that meets regularly to study God’s word, and our study of Psalms has been interrupted by the world’s pandemic. I am thankful for technology, and through … Continue reading
Relief Sometimes Arrives in the Dark
After the long days waiting, long past the verdant suppleness of promise that bloomed in spring, beyond the brown and dusty dryness of our summer, when each frond despaired of relief, it comes steady. In the dark before dawn, the … Continue reading
This Morning is for Stretching
The air is damp, the crickets’ song steady, and the rooster is happy as usual while the grey veil of night lingers before day. It is in this quiet spot, I am leaning toward my Maker, seeking to affirm His … Continue reading
Turning the Desert into Pools of Water and the Parched Ground into Springs
Good Morning, Everyone! I’m back here on The Journey, forcing my feet to return to the path leading to victory over spiritual distraction. How ironic. And perfect. I have confessed the need to settle my mind, root my soul, and … Continue reading
Reappearance of a Distracted Woman
It’s August, and I feel a prodding to get my voice going again. The voice that says: “Hey, I’ve just been journeying silently alongside you for months now. You’ve not been alone, remember? We’re in this together—you, me, the LORD, and … Continue reading
Drought–The Blessings of Dry Times
Here is the third and final set lesson notes from September’s New England Ladies’ Retreat. Several have asked that I share my notes. It seemed easier to clean them up a bit and post them here. They are not in narrative … Continue reading
An Earthen Vessel 