Mother’s day – filled with hope, love, longing and loss.
My story I remember the days of love and insatiable longing. Longing for motherhood to be mine. To hold a tiny, wee […]
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A prayer in the “depths of despair”
“You’re not eating anything,” said Marilla sharply, eying her as if it were a serious shortcoming. Anne sighed. “I can’t. I’m in […]
Grace for today
Oh, the marvelous grace of God for you and for me. This Jesus, our suffering Saviour, Man of Sorrows and acquainted with […]
When it is dark
We who believe grapple with questions, mysteries, and with paradox. There is madness in the world, tragedy. And, the sorrows of our […]
Hunger and thirst
I cannot get away from this theme. From the longing for Him. For His Word. The hunger in my spirit not satisfied, […]
Quiet rest
You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me. Psalm 119:114 MSG These words fill me with […]
The process of forgiveness: practical steps.
Forgiveness – it is the gift you give yourself. That necklace you have worn around your neck, the choke-hold of hatred and resentment. […]
The work of forgiveness
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” The work of forgiveness. Oh, how I wish it were easy. But […]
How to handle stress
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” William James The quote may appear to be […]
Free falling
Trust is a free falling into grace. Of acknowledgement – I can’t – God can. It is surrender. Of unclenching tight fisted […]
For book lovers everywhere!
Here are reviews of some of the books I’ve been reading. I’d love to hear what you are reading. Let me know […]
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