Monthly Archives: October 2017

Jubilant with Joy

Posted on October 30, 2017 by sstyves

Psalm 68 is beautiful today: Let God rise up, let the righteous be joyful, let them exult before God, let them be jubilant with joy, God is in a holy habitation, God is our salvation, and blessed be the Lord … Continue reading →

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Not Dying to Die

Posted on October 27, 2017 by sstyves

The question usually comes with curiosity and quietness. The inquiry takes various forms. For those who know my faith, the answer is still not evident which may say more about them than me. Will I opt to use the new … Continue reading →

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Showing Up

Posted on October 25, 2017 by sstyves

Who knows they are deeply loved? My hand is waving like some third-grade child, knowing for sure that I have the right answer. I can tell you that without a doubt I am blessed beyond words by how much love … Continue reading →

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Abounding Grace

Posted on October 24, 2017 by sstyves

I have known how to do the first part of this adventure with a certain amount of grace because it was not so foreign to me. When I found out that I had an aggressive form of cancer–cholangiocarcinoma–I made a … Continue reading →

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Trauma and Drama

Posted on October 22, 2017 by sstyves

Life has been, as I have said before, the best of times and the worst of times recently. Trauma and drama seem to have played a major part in trying to suck the life out of me. They have wrestled … Continue reading →

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Hoping Against Hope

Posted on October 21, 2017 by sstyves

All around us we can learn a lesson from this glorious season if we but keep our eyes open. The trees are dressed in their most majestic robes, evoking much appreciation from those who watch green become gold and red. … Continue reading →

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More Value

Posted on October 20, 2017 by sstyves

A friend of mine calls me Sparrow Suzanne. The moniker brings a huge smile to my face so when I read the Gospel today that grin appeared as I sent her a silent blessing over the miles. God who knows … Continue reading →

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Nunc Dimitis

Posted on October 18, 2017 by sstyves

I have interesting conversations with my social worker. I never quite know where they will go. When I started seeing him after being diagnosed with cancer, I came prepared with topics. Now we tend to free flow a bit more, … Continue reading →

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Those Invited

Posted on October 15, 2017 by sstyves

This week was book ended by weddings, one away and one local. The first one was for my cousin’s oldest daughter, a young 20-something-year-old, starting her life with her best friend. Last night’s was a friend, marrying for the … Continue reading →

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Jonah’s Pity Party

Posted on October 11, 2017 by sstyves

Jonah’s grumpy attitude is resonating with me today. I am not as far gone as he was, sitting outside the city of Nineveh , angry, displeased and ready to die. I am starting to feel some side effects from these … Continue reading →

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