Category Archives: A word of prayer

Flowing Over Obstacles

The stream meanders, making its way through fallen leaves, gray, broken branches, and rich, fertile earth.  My feet crunch the dried leaves as I approach the stream. Bending and twisting, it flows around rocks and under the narrow walking bridge. Algae flourishes just beneath its green water. I find a large, flat rock and sitContinue reading “Flowing Over Obstacles”

Through the Psalms, 30

Psalm 30:11 & 12 “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” How well David has expressed this, thousands of years ago. How beautiful and amazing is the Lord’sContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 30”

Love Your Enemies

Okay, this verse seems quite strange in our culture, but Jesus is the one who said it. Perhaps we should listen and do what he says, right? Lord, you know this goes against my natural thoughts and ideas of what is right. Teach me to do and say what is right and good in yourContinue reading “Love Your Enemies”

Fields of Grace

Good morning! Here’s your Wednesday devotion. Enjoy! Fields of Grace During my morning walk on the nature trails, a song kept running through my head: “Dancing with my Father God in fields of praise.” But my mind changed “praise” to “grace.” Over and over I heard those words in my head: “Dancing with my FatherContinue reading “Fields of Grace”

The Spiritual Life

Here you go–your Tuesday’s food for thought: “The spiritual life is not a life before, after, or beyond our everyday existence. No, the spiritual life can only be real when it is lived in the midst of the pains and joys of the here and now.” — Henri Nouwen Lord, keep us always aware ofContinue reading “The Spiritual Life”

An Encouraging Word

If you are struggling today with feeling down and discouraged, if you are shedding tears and bewailing your fate, take heart in these words.\ Even Jesus shed tears. While visiting his friend Lazarus’ tomb, “Jesus wept.” The shortest verse in the bible is perhaps the verse that most helps us see the human side ofContinue reading “An Encouraging Word”

At a Snail’s Pace

At a Snail’s Pace During a recent walk, I noticed a tiny snail, its shell no bigger than a dime. It appeared motionless, but when I knelt down for a zoomed-in photo, I could see its forward progress. Ever so slowly, it traveled, a millimeter at a time, across the sidewalk. Satisfied with my photo,Continue reading “At a Snail’s Pace”

New Beginnings

Happy Monday! It’s the start of a new week, a chance to begin again, to have a better week than the week before. Fortunately, our Savior gives us that opportunity too, every minute of every day. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify usContinue reading “New Beginnings”

After 9-11

I wrote this in 2001. It was my way of dealing with all the fear and negative emotions I was experiencing. It brought me peace. In light of recent violence and tragedies and in memory of 9-11, I’m sharing it today. I hope it brings you peace. After 9-11 Television reveals the horrors:  smoking ruins,Continue reading “After 9-11”