Courage: from the Latin root ‘cor’ meaning heart What story dwells just inside your chest, pushing against your ribs, making it hard to breathe in, gnawing at you to speak it out? We were made to communicate, exhale the who of ourselves, relate through our stories, for the speaking changes everything. Lean in and attend,Continue reading “Courage”
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Affirmation
“I must confess that I think it a most right and excellent thing that you and I should rejoice in the natural creation of God.” — Charles Spurgeon Just be in a moment with no agenda, no must-do list, no conjecturing or rehashing of the day’s events, still, attuned, recognizing life in the beating ofContinue reading “Affirmation”
Unfettered
“….Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on…” —from Philippians 3:13-14, NLT Release, relinquish, with palms open — What do you hold so tightly you are bound in place, held, imprisoned? Sometimes what we surrender is as important as what we embrace. Search your heart for chains — What binds youContinue reading “Unfettered”
Remembrance
The concentration of lights made the darkness louder, crescendoing in shadows on each side. I focused on one image, the loneliest of the ornaments, hanging by itself, a story that I know and hold deeper than my other memories… tucked, safe, covered in layers of love, a remembrance that remains secluded, nestled in my mommy-heart.Continue reading “Remembrance”
Packing for Winter
A scattering of green valentines had spilled upon the ground, and I bent down to wonder at the beauty when she appeared, scurried under and over the heart-shaped leaves, her long, thin legs trying to fold and pack the tender green into her lady-bug back, as if storing summer’s love letters to read in winter.Continue reading “Packing for Winter”
Before Blooming
Before the bloom there must be gentle care, a tending to ensure the heart imbibes nutrients for strength and growth. There must be life-giving light, the rays from sun to filter through and provide what is necessary to thrive. The roots need room to push through and find home deep within the soil, far enoughContinue reading “Before Blooming”
A Mark for Courage
I have this little pink bookmark in my journal, an encouragement to write and share, for any form of expression takes courage, especially when your heart is in all you give out. These little writings, perhaps incidental to the world, reflect my soul opened, my thoughts laid bare, my profession of faith and often confessionsContinue reading “A Mark for Courage”
The Root
“Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.” — Ephesians 3:17, NLT The root fixes itself into the soil, imbibes the rich humus, impressing itself further, deeper, establishing a home, a tap line and other finer branches, veinsContinue reading “The Root”
Lonely As
“I am like an owl in the desert, like a little owl in a far-off wilderness. I lie awake, lonely as a solitary bird on the roof.” — Psalm 102:6-7 There are those times of deep introspection, a brooding season of the soul, those sojourns we must take when life becomes heavy, our path boggedContinue reading “Lonely As”
