and Purposeful Prose
Image by Hans Benn from Pixabay Have you ever been in such a deep dark well of despair that you felt unreachable? Maybe even unseen or unheard? Then you prayed and things began to look brighter as you approached the hope of light once again. Maybe it didn’t happen right away, but perhaps things began [...]
Image by Abbat from Pixabay As I sit here expecting an Amazon return pick-up, I'm reminded how long waiting on something can take. I’m also reflecting that we can't predict the hour and even the minute of the fulfillment. But God knows and hasn't forgotten. My pick up estimate was 7:25am - 11:25. However, the [...]
One foggy morning I went out to experience a view of the world in it's hazy state. It really was beautiful. Especially by the river. That's when I caught a glimpse of something new. Something white and hair-like had formed on the bark of some Aspen trees. As I touched it with my gloved hand [...]
Image by Ian Lindsay from Pixabay I wonder…. Does the caterpillar labor to turn over a new leaf? Does the challenge seem insurmountable as she approaches the peak? Such a small figure With such a big feat What a lot to chew on She still has much soul food to eat. Does she work herself [...]
Image by alteredego from Pixabay Recently, I needed to revisit Jesus’ words on becoming like little children. As a tired Early Childhood Educator (specializing in Infants and Toddlers) I can forget why God wants us to become like little children! Perhaps it’s time you had a refresher course on our role in the kingdom of [...]
Image by Christian Crämer from Pixabay Ever feel a bit lost in the woods like Frozen 2's Kristoff? I definitely do at times. I can also forget that I'm never truly alone in the wilderness. When I’m tired, however, I may misunderstand (or misread) biblical terms, such as confusing the kingdom of heaven with our [...]
Image by Günther Schneider from Pixabay Does your life feel like a balancing act sometimes? Mine too. The kicker is that I'm not naturally skilled whatsoever at achieving perfect harmony. 🥳🥳🥳 Wait for it…. This is a good thing. In truth, I feel as if I'm a hopeless wreck who never does what she wants [...]
Image by Sergio Cerrato - Italia from Pixabay In Scripture a fall usually refers to sin. It can also be expressed as stumbling or walking in darkness. It's not an avenue we prefer to glance down, meditate on, or confess. However, Scripture reminds us that God will turn darkness to light before us. We don't [...]
Distracted She can't think straight Can't find enough quiet and peace Even nature's a distracting beast… “Oh look, a snake!” 🐍 Not the greatest start in the grand scheme of things… Where can she go? Where can she flee? The library? Under her bed? A monastery? Should have been a nun…. Ah, but she isn't [...]
Image by Trần Anh from Pixabay Let me ask you a question: have you ever experienced something too coincidental to be explained simply as chance? Has a sudden event—maybe even something you’ve read or heard—given you the profound sense that you were seen, heard, and cared for? Perhaps so much so that you knew, in [...]
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