Have you had one of those days or weeks where you are just done in by the end of it? Your feet are cement blocks, thinking like stirring porridge, words quick to fly and tears ready to fall. The urge to fly away somewhere quiet and secluded pulls strongly. I feel your pain, Sister. Busyness, … Continue reading Running On Empty
The pungent, sweet smell of blood, mixed with sweat and dust permeated the air, The noisy crowd had dwindled, but Mary only heard the throb of her heartbeat as it reverberated in her ears, and thudded in her chest, alongside the sword of pain that had pierced it. Across her bent knees lay the pale, … Continue reading Custodial Living
Are there times you would love to be outside your head? I know I do! Imagine the sweet relief of quiet and rest there. Freedom from the noise of; comparing and measuring yourself up against other people in your life second-guessing decisions and wondering “What if?” fretting about what others think of or say about … Continue reading Lick ‘o Paint, Lick ‘o Paint
Above my desk in my office, there is a large window. It provides me with a beautiful view of God's creative hand, no matter the season. In that view are many different types of trees, but my favourite has always been the large oak which spread it's large branches across our driveway and right in … Continue reading The View
Reflection-n. 1. Reflecting or being reflected; reflected light, heat, colour, or image. The Oxford Illistrated Dictionary Light-n. 1. appearance of brightness; amount of illumination in a place, one's fair or ordinary share of this. The Oxford Illustrated Dictionary The moon in our night sky does not shine of it's own accord. Interestingly, it is made … Continue reading Reflection
"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying 'This is the way; walk in it.'" Isaiah 30:21 NIV Life is full of voices. We are constantly being bombarded by words from family, friends, media, music, reading, etc. and they are often differing opinions or … Continue reading The Voice of Truth