A Christmas Haiku The lights are shining Stockings are hung with great care In stillness we wait
As Christmas draws near, it occurred to me today, that through my daily advent devotions on the Bible app, I have put something into practice for myself that I didn't put any thought into. I tend to start my day... Continue Reading →
A Sports Haiku They run, jump, play ball We rush to make it to all Who is more tired?
The First Snow The first snow Perfect powder blankets the earth Glittering like diamonds in the sunshine A quietness falls Peace Beckoning you to lay your burdens down For a winters nap
Our tree can no longer hold all of the ornaments. For the longest time I tried and tried to squeeze them all on, no ornament left behind. But as the years have passed, I’ve become a little more picky. As... Continue Reading →
This morning I sat at my kitchen table with my sister's in Christ for our Mom's in Prayer group. Before we got started, my friend and I were commiserating over our to-do lists and the many things that need to... Continue Reading →
Christmas Present In this moment With these people of mine And this tree And this time together Just an ordinary time But a moment when We were fully present, Fully engaged Taking it all in Breathing in the conversation, The... Continue Reading →
Making a List, Checking it Twice Listen more than you speak. Enjoy the moments. Put work into the things that matter. Think about others. Pray about everything. Thank God for the little things, the big things, and everything in between.... Continue Reading →
Today I was reminded about how quickly thoughts can run wild and change your mood from the inside out. How quickly thoughts can escalate and go places you don't want to go. The word of God tells us in 2... Continue Reading →