Unexpected Gifts

I write this sitting in the window seat by windows wide open… one of my favorite things. There is no breeze, only a perfect soft stillness. Miracle of miracles, I am neither too hot nor too cold. My view is filled with a green yard and bushes who declare with their colorful blooms, “What winter?” … Read more

Unwrapping The Gift of Loving God

I came to God dragging my heels because I feared becoming one of those religious folks who have lots of rules to follow and a life full of church activity and no fun. Shallow and selfish, I know, but that’s the truth of who I was then. I wanted, as my mother used to put … Read more

Making God Sing

bokeh hearts shining over a wood table

The following is a Journal Entry from March, 2011: I awoke to the Spirit singing to me this morning….a joyful song about dancing, and sadness fleeing away. I’ve awakened with music in my spirit before, but usually it is clear that MY spirit is singing to the Lord. But this feels really different, especially in light … Read more

Freedom

It took me awhile to figure out that God will bless me more with my freedom than I can. I used to guard my freedom carefully. To begin with, I avoided trying God for years because I feared it would mean the loss of all freedom. Then when I surrendered to God’s love, I quickly … Read more