Stir the Pot – On Making Soup, Prayer, and Wordless Days

  But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay. ~Psalm 40:17 I decided to make soup today. Escarole and Bean Soup to be exact. It reminds me of the good things in life, thingsContinue reading “Stir the Pot – On Making Soup, Prayer, and Wordless Days”

Rainy Day Reflections on Hope, Loss and Change

Credit Today I heard the rumbling of thunder and enjoyed the sound of rain. I don’t understand why people get so uptight about rainy days because to me, they are glorious. Rainy days give me a green light to curl up with a good book, steamy cup of tea in my relaxed Thinker’s Pose, as I ponderContinue reading “Rainy Day Reflections on Hope, Loss and Change”

On Those Days It’s Hard To Hang On

Credit But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory. Hebrews 3:6 I’m surrounded by unpacked bags in my office. They sit, along with a good part of my to do list ignored, awaitingContinue reading “On Those Days It’s Hard To Hang On”

Bloom: The Only Way Out is Through (Hope for Today)

“And the day came when the risk it took to stay tight  in a bud was more painful than it took to blossom.” Anais Nin                                              Trust. One little word with such huge meaning.  Fragile at timesContinue reading “Bloom: The Only Way Out is Through (Hope for Today)”