Maneuvering in the dark is very uncomfortable to me. Even with a flashlight, darkness feels unsettling because of that control thing, I cannot see what else is out there. One time I was on a ten day "outward bound" type hike, and one of our leaders made us turn off our flashlights and just wait … Continue reading Enough Light
Question... Oh question... I am good at that. I have been told that I question too much, or that I ask too many questions. I am reminded of a quote from Andy Stanley that says you need to ask the right questions to get the right answers. Which of course sends me off on what … Continue reading Question (FMF Link Up)
The tag line for this blog is making sense and nonsense out of life. Today was heavy on trying to make sense of life. It has been a few weeks of heavy hearted events in people's lives around me. Lots of prayers and aching hearts, mine included. Today after sharing in another heartbreaking grief, I … Continue reading Holding on
I am not a gardener in the traditional sense. I enjoy container gardens. They are controllable, and easy, as long as I remember to water them, but I learned to pick plants that rebound. In my mind I keep getting tripped up that I need to be good at vegetable gardens and big flower beds, … Continue reading Practicing Resurrection Day 44
These rows whisper hope to me, planted by a farmer who has faith that God will make his crop grow. I see little hints of green poking up defiantly through the rocky soil, stretching towards the sun, showing hints of life where it once appeared dead.
Today the rain is a welcome comfort. It allows me to stay quiet and small after a day full of peeks into people's hearts and seeing deep hurts. The rain encourages me to be still and remember He is God and that He is writing these stories. The rain reminds me that God is good … Continue reading Practicing Resurrection Day 39
The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also. -Harriet Ann Jacobs
This necklace has become part of my wardrobe on most days, especially on subbing days. It is a heart made by the blacksmith Michael Martin from a reclaimed and repurposed gun. He and Shane Claiborne did a recent tour that I was able to attend for their new book Beating Guns: Hope for People Weary … Continue reading Practicing Resurrection Day 24
Making Sense and Nonsense Out of Life
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