Category: Meditation
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A Stable Marriage
This morning as I reflected on the birth of my Lord, I was struck by a comment my husband made over Christmas Eve dinner last night. Allow me to set the scene.We had attended Christmas Eve Eve service the previous night and were enjoying a quiet “early bird special” meal at our favorite local Italian…
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In the Wake*
Here,I can see the noise but I cannot hear itHere,I know the struggle but I need not feel it Here, I love humanity but I cling not to itHere,in the wake of my Lord my soul flows with it…*With thanks to Luke 4:28-30, and the Gospel of Thomas, Logion 110 Painting: Reverie in the Wake,…
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Ode to Micah 6:8
What is Justice for he who has stolenthe innocence ofa child; for she who has prostitutedherselfforpersonalgain; for they who haveplannedtheexterminationofan entire race?LoveMercyHumility
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Pray Without Ceasing
“…pray without ceasing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:17When I was a child, I was taught how to pray by my parents; and honed the “craft” every night before bed with my mom at my side. My dad was a minister, so church attendance and participation were part of life, praying before meals was expected, and praying…
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The Center*
they sat together – daily busy-ness bustling around yet not distracting from the Center.the conversation deep – challenging beliefs and pride yet not diverting from the Center.voices not raised – filled only with concern for truth and not deflecting from the Center. it can be done – two of different mindset speak when focused firstlyon…
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What Happened On The Cross*
A thought crossed my mind as I rolled my eyes silently: “Will she ever realize no one wants to hear her self-righteous opinions?” And in that moment, a vision flashed of Jesus climbing up on the cross just for her as if she were the only person in all the world! Such a blind fool…
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Dropping My Baal*
Relief and emptiness – an emptiness so massive and filled with so much nothingness! And I can do nothing to fill it, to color it in, to provide comfort within its walls. I only sit in it now – this nothingness not knowing anything what to do or say or how to be – there…
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Where I Go To Know God
“No matter where you go, your wandering footsteps will lead you back to God. There is no other way to go.” – Paramahansa Yogananda Physically speaking, I have never been a great adventurer. In fact, I choose the safe route almost every time I am given an opportunity. Yet, in my mind, I have been…
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The Captain of My Soul*
They say that “Ignorance is bliss.” I beg to differ! In ignorance I’ve lacked wisdom compassion selflessness truth – and was filled instead with the lies of control power will arrogance. There’s been nothing blissful in how I’ve treated others or myself. I’ve not been the master of myself or anything else; I’ve simply been…