It’s hard to find hysterical joy in life. Especially in the world in which we live. I’ve always been a “see the sunshine in the clouds” kind of person. I hope my positivity is contagious! Today at a Lent study, in all the exhilaration I could muster, I lifted my hands and said: “I’m jackedContinue reading “Pieces of Exhilaration”
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Learning Pieces
For the past fifteen years I have been a spiritual seeker (and hope to continue). I have attended a variety of churches, Unitarian Universalist taught me how to care for Mother Earth, how to make change with social justice and I met a minister there who challenged my beliefs (in a good way), by askingContinue reading “Learning Pieces”
Pieces of Change
I have never considered myself a particular religion. I was baptized and confirmed “Lutheran,” but haven’t attended a Lutheran church in 40 years! Spent four years with the Unitarian Universalist church, meeting amazing people who challenged my beliefs. Met a new friend who invited me to her church; Episcopalian, new to me, but also similarContinue reading “Pieces of Change”
Amazing Grace
Have you ever noticed when a phrase or word pops into your mind one day and stays for “awhile”? I’ve had this experience with “Amazing Grace” the past few months. I have a bracelet, the first line of the song is engraved all the way around. The song has been played at a recent funeralContinue reading “Amazing Grace”
2014 Pieces
I found my first “Pieces Journal,” dated January 22, 2014. It seems so long ago, but it also shows me the walk I’ve taken along Jesus; is just a moment a time, and my faith has continued to grow; year after year. I’d like to share with you some of the earlier “scraps of paper,Continue reading “2014 Pieces”
Easter Blessings
‘ This time of year brings a myriad of thoughts to Christians across the globe. The great anguish our Lord suffered at the hands of ignorant men, the burial and the restoration. Click on this link to YouTube for Chris Tomlin’s moving rendition of the old gospel tune: “At The Cross.” May you be deeplyContinue reading “Easter Blessings”
Icicles
Out my window I see a very large icicle, dripping. It will likely be gone in a couple of hours, for today – the temp is heading to 40. But it is winter here in the heartland and tonight it will get cold enough to freeze drips, turning them back into icicles. Icicles remind meContinue reading “Icicles”
God’s still small voice
When listening for God; He is in the still, small voice of your heart. The more we share with Him, the lighter our burdens become, He wants to hear from us, He wants the heartache and grief, the anger and frustration, the pain, whatever we are feeling, He wants us to share it with Him. Continue reading “God’s still small voice”
When we get stuck
Have you felt “stuck” in your prayer life? Sometimes we forget the more we lean on Christ, the less stuck we become, and the softer the place is to land. But it’s hard “getting there” sometimes. I was recently hospitalized. I actually could not pull a decent prayer together in my head, I couldn’tContinue reading “When we get stuck”
Agape Love
Webster defines “agape” as being in a state of wonder. I often felt the meaning was to “love as Jesus loved,” it also involves faithfulness, commitment, and an act of the will. It is distinguished from the other types of love by its lofty moral nature and strong character. Agape love is beautifully described inContinue reading “Agape Love”
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