Our Source Of Life

Good morning... I just happened upon a Scripture verse that sums up our Source of eros, life-giving energy. 1 John 5:6-8 in The Message translation says: Jesus—the Divine Christ! He experienced a life-giving birth and a death-killing death. Not only birth from the womb, but baptismal birth of his ministry and sacrificial death. And all the while the Spirit is [...]

By |2019-10-20T09:09:03-04:00October 14th, 2019|Abundance, Death And Resurrection, God's Plan, Jesus Christ|

Savor Sabbath: Sit At God’s Table

Good morning... Last Sunday after church, my overactive mind began to wonder, "What different types of tables exist in our world?" I know, quirky question, but stick in here with me. I began to brainstorm a comprehensive list. Billiards table. Changing table. Breakfast table. Conference table. Coffee table. Folding table. Picnic table. Dinner table. Poker table. Negotiating table. [...]

By |2019-10-11T20:04:19-04:00October 13th, 2019|Abundance, Awareness, Everyday life, God's Love, Heaven On Earth|

The Art Of Giving

Good morning... Our home is filled with artwork created by people I know and love. Margo Boden. Our children. Steve Penley. Gina MacFarland. Sally Mitchell. The one artist who graces our home most often with her beautiful creations is painter, photographer, and philantropist Corrine Adams. One-of-a-kind photographs. Funky seed creations. Transparent bottles filled with cool sayings. Unique jewelry, [...]

By |2019-10-12T04:48:52-04:00October 12th, 2019|Abundance, Everyday life, Gratitude, Joy, True Self|

Enjoy Life-Giving Energy

Good morning... "We all try to do what seems like the task that life first hands us," writes Richard Rohr, "establishing an identity, a home, relationships, community, security, and building a proper platform for our only life." This is a good place for all of us to begin. Rohr continues: "But it takes us much longer to discover [...]

By |2019-10-11T05:44:04-04:00October 11th, 2019|Abundance, Everyday life, God's Love, Joy, Organic Growth|

Take Three Steps

Good morning... "As I read this morning's message," one of you wrote after reading of the "hidden wholeness" of fall, "I thought of the Bible study I am doing, The Good and Beautiful God series. Might we look at autumn as an opportunity to shed old self-protective habits to make room for the Holy Spirit within us to make [...]

By |2019-09-26T10:13:08-04:00September 26th, 2019|Abundance, Everyday life, God's Word, Letting Go, Spiritual Growth|

Here Is Where We Differ

Good morning... Okay. I have to admit. I left out one sentence from the Parker Palmer quote highlighted in our previous two posts. This sentence stood out to me like a sore thumb. We all differ in myriad ways, and this one sentence sums up one way my belief differs from the truth expressed on page 98 of [...]

By |2019-09-25T10:24:11-04:00September 25th, 2019|Abundance, Community, Death And Resurrection, God's Plan, Trust God|

This First Day Of Fall

Good morning... Today we welcome the first official day of fall 2019. As I prepare this morning's kick-off talk for the Lovett Moms In Prayer group, I reflect again on two pages from a book I taught in our living room last fall semester. "Autumn is a season of great beauty," I will read aloud Let Your Life [...]

By |2019-09-23T09:37:26-04:00September 23rd, 2019|Abundance, Death And Resurrection, Everyday life, Seasons, Trust God|

Here’s The Secret

Good morning... Following yesterday's post, The Sound Of Too Much, our online community explores today the complexity of "cadence." "Hi, Sue," wrote a man I admire deeply. "Your wonderful message today reminded me of the delightful Spanish proverb I carry in my wallet: 'How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterwards.' Love and blessings." Another [...]

By |2019-08-24T12:50:05-04:00August 24th, 2019|Abundance, Everyday life, God's Love, Peace|

The Art Of Relaxation

Good morning... "I wanted to share this lovely article I just received on dolce far niente ... the sweet art of doing nothing," she texted after reading our recent message, The Magic Of Play. "It fits so well with your blog post this morning, Sue." Again, God's perfect timing multiples our joy. ****** Excerpts from The Importance of Doing Nothing: [...]

By |2019-08-21T11:16:30-04:00August 22nd, 2019|Abundance, Everyday life, Family and Friends, Gratitude, Joy|

Watch Joy Emerge

Good morning... "In Christ's name we play," my Freudian slip sparking an avalanche of joy. After crafting yesterday's post, The Magic of Play, I watched different forms of play emerge all day. I walked, instead of driving, to the home of a woman new to our Friday class roster, enjoying fresh coffee and conversation. I walk and talked [...]

By |2019-08-21T09:28:33-04:00August 21st, 2019|Abundance, Awareness, Everyday life, Gratitude, Joy|
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