noticing and responding to God in our everyday life
“As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools.“ Psalm 84:6 A couple of weeks ago I reflected on Psalm 84:5 and the Pilgrimage of our Hearts. The word pilgrimage stayed with me, stuck to me. This morning I moved on […]
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“Blessed are those whose strength is in you. Who have set their hearts on pilgrimage” Psalm 84:5 What does it mean to set our hearts on pilgrimage? It must mean something different from setting our bodies on pilgrimage. For we could live on the same cul-de-sac our entire life and be on a pilgrimage […]
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“But you O Lord are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger abounding in love and faithfulness. Grant your strength to your servant.” Psalm 86:15, 16b I had some moments today that could be described as “removed, ungracious, quick to be frustrated, restrictive in love and faithfulness.” And when the rest of the house […]
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“His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness.” I Peter 1:3 It’s 2:30am. Blurry eyed, I have just watched my husband load his gear into our friend’s car. They pull away into the night. Off to the airport, soon to catch a flight to Honduras. This verse comes to mind. […]
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“They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness!” Psalm 145:7 His goodness is abundant. Overflowing. Plentiful. Generous. His goodness is not in limited supply. I won’t find an asterisk, as I would in my sales bill, that says, “hurry, quantities limited”. We don’t have to rush, nor strive, nor fight to get […]
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We’ve been on vacation this week. Away from snow. Away from heavy jackets. Embracing sunshine and the ocean’s invitation. New life awakening after the dormancy of winter. Seasons of our souls, longing to be shaken from slumber. These trees stretching out to the heavens. Beaten over and over by the South Carolina waves. Yet still […]
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This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. You said, ‘No, we will flee on horses.’ Therefore you will flee! You said, ‘We will ride off on swift horses.’ Therefore […]
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“Let us hold unswervingly to the faith we profess for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 He who promised is faithful. Let that sink in. He is faithful. He will always keep his word. Always. Live with that confidence. Hold fast. Linking this weekend with Still Saturday {top image credit}
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“For our words will always express what has been treasured in our hearts.” Luke 6:45 (Phillips translation) Curious George has long been one of my son’s greatest treasures. Although this picture was taken on his 3rd birthday (almost three years ago- how does that happen?), Georgie is still as precious to him. You don’t have […]
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It has been snowing in Western Pennsylvania since Christmas. The blanket of snow has slowed us down. Keeping us close to the manger. This morning I took the puppy out. He has dismantled a wreath. And as I saw the berry torn apart from it’s home, this verse comes to mind. And I wonder, […]
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I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 Advent. Expectant waiting. Longing. Preparing. A gift of no compare. Waiting with you. I love my weekend link […]
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“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.” Psalm 130:5 I love Scripture. I love how it is alive. I love how I can feel distant one moment and then reading engulfs me in His love and compassion and truth. Earlier this week God showed me how […]
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