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”
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Epiphany Pieces
In the endless battle to control paper in my home office, I came across this incredibly raw and honest “piece” (scrap) that fits right in with the spiritual path I am on at different times in my life. The bigger circle was fighting me. I gave in and pushed at the edges realizing this isContinue reading “Epiphany Pieces”
Pieces of Forgiveness
I have struggled personally with the act of forgiveness. Some resentment harbored over 30 years of my life. Imagine. Withholding forgiveness to another human being when Jesus forgives ME every day, sometimes many times a day. I am not without sin. How did it ever become my place to judge the actions of another? ItContinue reading “Pieces of Forgiveness”
Scripture Pieces
Matthew 5:6-10 spoke to me in my morning bible study. It is half of the Beatitudes (the beginning focus on humility, mourners and the meek and lowly). It continues on to “those who are happy.” The entire book of Matthew seems to be a guide — how to live a life that is pleasing toContinue reading “Scripture Pieces”
Pieces of Love
1 Corinthians 13 If I had the gift of being able to speak in other languages without learning them and could speak in every language there is in all of heaven and earth, but didn’t love others, I would only be making noise. If I had the gift of prophecy and knew all about whatContinue reading “Pieces of Love”
Confusing Pieces
Usually at least once a week I am mystified by a situation in my life and confusion sets in. Our first instinct is to fix it ourselves. BIG mistake. The more we try to fix, the bigger the problem becomes. It’s as if we are taking one small hill and overnight turning it into aContinue reading “Confusing Pieces”
Thanksgiving Pieces
In the U.S. we celebrate Thanksgiving on November 26th. It is a day to gather friends and family together, share a meal, watch football, go to a movie, nap. But like many major holidays, oftentimes the true reason for the season is forgotten underneath the pretty packages, music, traditions and favorite foods. It should notContinue reading “Thanksgiving Pieces”
Blessing pieces
2 Peter 3 reminds us that all happens in God’s time; not ours. Paul was in jail during this time, he remembers people in his prayers, he thanks God for his situation (do we EVER do that???) and he encourages others. Until recently I haven’t grasped the concept of thanking God for the hard times. Continue reading “Blessing pieces”
Questioning Pieces
Moments create life. Some are harsh realities, others are joyful attributes, but all consume our living spaces, the air we breathe, our thoughts and feelings, actions and attempts, whether we succeed or fail – all depends on the foundation on which we stand. Is yours on sand or concrete? We are not hopeless. We deserveContinue reading “Questioning Pieces”
Pieces of Spirit
I hear you in the breeze. I see you in the sun and blue sky. I walk with you in my daydreams. When I sing – I feel your spirit. You are here – in all of my life. Thank you. Isaiah 50:4 ….Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to hisContinue reading “Pieces of Spirit”
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