Forward... I laughed when I saw the word prompt for this week. Forward seems to be the word of this week or really of this season, the sacred echo. Earlier in the week I was talking to a friend about the word forward, and what does that look like right now as far as church … Continue reading Forward (FMF Link Up)
I had attempted for three years to cultivate hostas in our side garden. Hostas! They are the perfect shade friendly plant. They are pretty versatile and hardy, but alas, they would only last a short time and then die. I conceded and started envisioning something more conducive to that area that seemed to not be … Continue reading Someone Else’s Garden
Enough Manna for today, it is all over the story of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. God is faithful. God provides. There is always enough for today. There is no need to grab more. There is no need to worry about other things. Even Jesus reminded us to only ask for our daily bread, … Continue reading Enough Manna for Today
Finally, feel. Feel whatever comes. Emotions aren't permanent but they are real. Don't expend precious energy fighting them off. Let them come when they come and pass when they pass. Painful feelings are an unavoidable part of life but I'm still grateful for life. Grateful for every moment of life. It matters. -Dr. Anita Phillips … Continue reading Finally, Feel
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” Moses set out with Joshua his attendant and went up on the mountain of God. And he said … Continue reading Waiting
I was subbing in a Kindergarten class when the incident occurred. This little one was testing the boundaries all day. I was around enough to know that this was a daily occurrence. I also knew he was a very smart kid. I had deterred objects from being thrown and name calling, but what came next … Continue reading White Crayons Included
Making Sense and Nonsense Out of Life
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