Category Archives: On my mind

A Spiritual Calendar

A Spiritual Calendar
I like the idea of a spiritual calendar. I need reminders to stop and consider various aspects of my relationship with God. Some believers have an annual time of retreat alone to pray, plan and recharge. Quiet time set aside for listening is an important point on a calendar – whether daily or a more…
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Draw Near

Draw Near
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted Psalm 34:18 As children we likely sought the presence of our parents for protection or comfort. I remember crawling up into a lap or clinging to a leg if we were in an unfamiliar situation. I didn’t ask that they take any particular action; in fact, I was too young to…
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Lament

Lament
Welcome to my season of lament. At its core, lament literally means to wail. It is defined as an outward expression of grief, painful sadness or even regret. Because this world is not how it should be, lament is a healthy response to the pain and chaos that exists. God is not offended by our…
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Change: Now Face to Face

Change: Now Face to Face
The loss of my dear friend has been profound. We have pursued many adventures together and as time drew near, we talked about this last and greatest journey – one where she would go first. Her ties here were strong, the love of her daughters and the love of life, but she knew she wasn’t…
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