Category Archives: #Consolation

Steady Hearts

Posted on August 10, 2015 by sstyves

Today, in Psalm 112, the psalmist says that their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord. Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid. John 12 is the discourse regarding the grain of wheat which falls into the earth … Continue reading →

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Angel Touches

Posted on August 9, 2015 by sstyves

My friends know how much I love angels. Today’s first reading from 1 Kings 19 tells of Elijah’s journey into the wilderness where he plunks himself down under a broom tree and has a pity party. Gosh, can I relate! … Continue reading →

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Let Them Leave

Posted on August 3, 2015 by sstyves

Yesterday I attended a worship service where the pastor was preaching on one of my favourite books in the bible–Ruth. He said Naomi had two daughter-in-laws, Ruth and Orpah. She begged them both to return to their family as she … Continue reading →

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Empty Beaches

Posted on July 29, 2015 by sstyves

A deserted beach is a luxury at this time of year. If you wait long enough, around supper time, most folks head back to their camp or to the city. Only then can you find a quieter moment to breathe … Continue reading →

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Breaking Commandments

Posted on July 27, 2015 by sstyves

Out of murky waters can come something beautiful. Today’s readings are harsh: As he drew near the camp, he saw the calf and the dancing. With that, Moses’ wrath flared up, so that he threw the tablets down and broke … Continue reading →

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More Than Enough

Posted on July 26, 2015 by sstyves

In the world in which I live, I hear many people insinuate there is not enough–time, money, energy, kindness, love, and so much more. The readings today illustrate that was never God’s plan. In 2 Kings 4, Elisha tells his … Continue reading →

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Angels All Around Us

Posted on July 25, 2015 by sstyves

Last night I went to see Les Miserables at the local outdoor theatre here. That story both breaks and warms my heart, usually leaving a puddle underneath my seat as I weep. Each time I see something new that touches … Continue reading →

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Gonna Love You Through It

Posted on July 24, 2015 by sstyves

There is a video buzzing around on Facebook of students singing a song to their teacher who has cancer and part of the words are I’m gonna love you through it. At the end of the song she gives credit … Continue reading →

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Your Sacred Space

Posted on July 23, 2015 by sstyves

Summer is my preferred season. I find the pace slows and I see life through different eyes. I think better and find my way inside of myself in ways that heal and affirm life decisions. Everything whispers I Am and … Continue reading →

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Beach Glass

Posted on July 21, 2015 by sstyves

When I worked at Sojourners Magazine many moons ago, on occasion I would sort through a box of books that authors sent for review and stumbled upon what I considered a gem: A Season of Mercy by Martha Manning. The … Continue reading →

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