Today is my sister’s birthday in heaven. She passed away in 2020. It’s been a hard loss and I’ve written about it frequently. Today I have seen two butterflies attempting to get my attention; I feel they are her spirit visiting. I am standing in the grace of God, healing the pain of grief, allowingContinue reading “Pieces of Grace”
Tag Archives: peace of heart
Pandemic Discontent
We already are a people that expect change to happen fast, problems to be solved and pain to dissolve. But in light of the pandemic, we’ve had to slow w-a-y down! We’ve been forced to stay at home for our own well-being and that of others. And perhaps we started eating out of boredom. Binge-watchedContinue reading “Pandemic Discontent”
Pieces of Serenity
Yesterday it was cold, cloudy and rainy. Today, the sun is shining, the sky is blue, the clouds are few, the birds are chirping. It’s a perfect Spring day. We find pieces of serenity in many places. A beautiful garden, a beach with gentle waves, hiking in the mountains, sitting outside with a cup ofContinue reading “Pieces of Serenity”
Pieces of Substance
What you need to survive is basic. Food, water and air. Some might say that you need some form of solace. Whatever that means to you, and however you find it – it is necessary to live. A place; whether real or imagined, a book or story-telling, a god or The God, words, songs, scriptureContinue reading “Pieces of Substance”
Forgiveness
Much is written and talked about regarding “forgiveness.” It’s a difficult concept for the human being to comprehend, all situations that need forgiveness are difficult. It’s AS hard to forgive, as it is to be forgiven. My Christian walk had been littered with plenty of unforgiveness, until through bible study and my own personal devotion,Continue reading “Forgiveness”
Spiritual Direction
My husband has been joking with me about a country song titled: “I could write a book about what I don’t know.” He thinks his book would be blank! I am continuing/beginning/carrying on down my spiritual path. I’ve decided that I will seek “spiritual direction.” This is not a formal or expensive endeavor, generally aContinue reading “Spiritual Direction”
Lazy Pieces
This is a touchy subject for people of all faiths. Getting complacent, lazy and expectant can lead to disappointment and further laziness. I’m very guilty of this. I realized today, I hadn’t written in this blog since Christmas!! Why had I decided it was no longer important? Laziness. I forget to pray. In the morningContinue reading “Lazy Pieces”