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Let Grace Lead
This day has given me much to ponder, from start to end. During my morning prayer time, I read the meditation that accompanies the Sunday mass readings. Towards the end of it, these words by Kelly Bourke touched a chord … Continue reading
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Loving Like Jesus
As I did the morning readings, something in the Gospel acclamation in John 13 sent me off on a tangent. I have been given a new commandment to love one another as Jesus loves me. What exactly does this mean … Continue reading
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Tagged #amazinggrace, #beauty, #cancer, #Contemplations, #FacingFear, #family, #Feelings, #Freedom, #Friendship, #Gratitude, #Grief, #JesusismyModel, #Joy, #LivinguntilIDie, #lovewins, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #ThinVeil, community
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Held Fast
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading
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Tagged #Africa, #beauty, #BestoftimesWorstoftimes, #cancer, #Dickens, #Emotions, #family, #Feelings, #FirmFoundation, #Free, #Freedom, #Friendship, #God'sGrip, #God'sPlan, #Godhasthis, #Godinallthings, #GodisInControl, #goodhands=God'shands, #grateful #summer, #Gratitude, #Grief, #Held, #HeldbyGod, #Jesus, #Memories, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #Waiting, community
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No Answer At All
I have been thinking about the Gospel yesterday about the Canaanite woman who shouts at Jesus to have mercy on her because her daughter is tormented by a demon. Mathew 15 says: But he did not answer her at all. … Continue reading
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Tagged #Action, #askandyouwillreceive, #Blessings, #CanaaniteWoman, #CrumbsofAdversity, #current events, #GatesofHeaven, #goodhands=God'shands, #NoAnswer, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SilentGod, #Sundayreadings, #ThinVeil, community
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Wind Whispers
Sitting outside on my balcony, I let the wind whisper to me tonight. I was trying to read but I kept getting distracted by the rustling leaves on the trees as the wind told them secrets and helped them dance. … Continue reading
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Tagged #beauty, #BeingBrave, #cancer, #courage, #DanceofLife, #Distractions, #Feelings, #Freedom, #Friendship, #goodhands=God'shands, #Gratitude, #HolySpirit, #Joy, #Lament, #Memories, #OrdinaryExtraordinaryDays, #Peace, #Prayer, #Relationships, #SagebrushandSparrowIllustration, #Storytelling, #TheBrokenWay, #TrustGod, #Waiting
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God of All Time
I read Jesus Calling at the end of each day, unless, of course, I am exhausted and fall into bed hardly able to keep my eyes open. A few nights ago, I read this meditation: I am the God of … Continue reading
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Dream Visits
In the wee hours of this morning, I had my first dream about Dad since he died. I am still trying to figure out what it all means and I can’t remember everything that happened. I do know for at … Continue reading
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Tagged #family, #FeastDay, #Free, #LayDownLife, #Memories, #Peace, #Relationships, #ThinVeil
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Following the Good Road
Go forth in peace, for you have followed the good road. Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Blessed be you, my God, for … Continue reading
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Outlier
My oncologist called me an outlier today. I liked hearing that word, as a four on the Enneagram. I am special. I am surpassing the odds. I am the lone purple flower in a bed of flowers. What she meant, … Continue reading
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Tagged #bileductcancer, #BloomwhereIamplanted, #Godhasthis, #Godisgood, #Outlier, #Peace, #Prayer
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God in all things 