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”
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Pieces of Discernment
Oftentimes we are given a scripture or thought to spend time figuring out. Maybe it was easily understandable — but other times, we can’t make heads or tails over the meaning, or if it’s even a message for US. This is when spiritual discernment steps in. Find a trusted advisor, someone who is spiritually sound,Continue reading “Pieces of Discernment”
Questioning Pieces
(From my personal meditation journal) I spent decades asking God why my mom had to die. I finally – let it go. There are circumstances we will not know until we meet Jesus in person. I don’t know how to pray when “I” have pain; so I say The Lords Prayer and it comforts me Continue reading “Questioning Pieces”
Holy Week Pieces
This is the week of great miracle. Jesus rode a donkey through Jerusalem to his final death. Parts of the journey were lovely, palm branches waved in the air, coats laid on the ground, our version of a red carpet. Hallelujahs shouted, prayers said, celebrations made. The Last Supper The people angered for justice toContinue reading “Holy Week Pieces”
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 Poetry
Often quoted, but rarely interviewed, Mary Oliver is one of our greatest and most beloved poets. She’s just released a new volume, Felicity, at the age of 80. And so we’re revisiting the interview she granted us earlier this year on the wisdom of the world, the salvation of poetry, and the life behind herContinue reading “Pieces of Poetry”
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”
The pieces of mystery
God is omnipotent. What does that exactly mean? I found so much good information online, I am posting a link for your further reading: Click here! We do not have to struggle with the hows and whys, just know that your heavenly Father is now, and ever will be. The Omega, the beginning and theContinue reading “The pieces of mystery”
Pieces of God’s Breaking Heart
Another shooting, today it’s in San Bernardino, California. People with guns are killing people. This isn’t about gun control, it’s not even about violence, it’s about the desire to love like Jesus. To. Love. Like. Jesus. There aren’t exceptions for Jesus; He doesn’t pick and choose who to love, who to care for, who toContinue reading “Pieces of God’s Breaking Heart”
Pieces from my childhood
I have been inspired by this book; since it sat on the nightstand table of my mother’s side of the bed since I was a little girl. I used to hold the book in my hand, flip through the pages, look at the various drawings of seashells and wonder why it was so important toContinue reading “Pieces from my childhood”
THE PIECES 