matters of the heart

What If We Profiled Others As “Love”

I am contemplating how we Christians, at the beginning of December, started our celebration of Advent with themes of hope, moved into peace, then joy, and are wrapping these all up with love. In this chaotic world, are those obtainable ideals? As I consider the love component, what pops into my mind is a video IContinue reading “What If We Profiled Others As “Love””

Advent Waiting

I am not living as though I am actively waiting for Jesus’ return. Are you? I mean, what would that look like? Standing outside, watching the clouds to see if they part hoping to have the first glance? Do I really think, it’s going to be the United States area he’ll show up first?

Hope Flutters Within Us Like A Soft Feather

In his book, Where is God when it Hurts?, Philip Yancey says this about hope: Hope means simply the belief that something good lies ahead. It is not the same as optimism or wishful thinking, for these imply a denial of reality….hope resembles courage more than cheerfulness. It involves a leap, much like faith. IContinue reading “Hope Flutters Within Us Like A Soft Feather”

Grounded Through Gratitude

How do you begin your day? And how does that establish the mood for the rest of your day?
I wish I’d started my morning routine long ago. But starting later rather than never, is something I am grateful I finally got around to.

Life –A Parallel Universe

life can be awesome. life can be awful. and sometimes it is both at the same time.

Christmas Décor Arriving Prior To Thanksgiving

Some people need the strength of Solomon to push the pillars of grief and dysfunction away. And if breaking decorating rules makes people feel better, then I and others like me need to put our bah-humbug opinions on the shelf with the elf

Lessons From A Beach Pier

It took time, maturity and reflection to realize the lessons given from the pier:

Solitude is a well-deserved gift to yourself.
When you fish, you clean the fish. Jobs are sometimes no fun, but we receive the rewards of the labor.
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to enjoy a day.
Life often only needs vivid sunshine, glistening water, sturdy pier, fishing pole, and positive attitude.
Even when you have the basics of life there are still messy fish to be cleaned and prickly splinters that cause pain.
A calm demeanor and perseverance are the sunshine on our souls.

A Tribute To My Mom

Mother’s Day It’s a convoluted celebration, isn’t it? Many are lucky they can celebrate with their mothers and the healthy relationship they are fortunate to have. For some though, there is grief from no longer having a mom on this earth, and others grieve the loss of children who made them a mom, or thoseContinue reading “A Tribute To My Mom”