Hello, beloved. How are you today? And I really mean that—how are you truly? Not just the surface-level “fine,” but from the depths of your being. If you’re anything like most of us, you’ve probably found yourself carrying concern, even anxiety, about events in the world—be they global, local, or deeply personal. Life is full … Continue reading Letting Go in Times of Uncertainty
In our fast-paced world, self-control often feels like a rare commodity. Yet, in our spiritual lives we are called to cultivate this vital fruit of the Spirit. Recently, I had the opportunity to reflect on this while preparing a sermon focused on the importance of self-control and how it can transform our lives and relationships. … Continue reading Cultivating Self-Control: A Spiritual Journey
I diligently pursue that which is freely given to me. This is the spiritual truth I am increasingly discovering. Raised in a world and a culture that predominantly values what is "earned," I have subtly subscribed to the notion of continual effort required to attain a place on the spiritual journey. However, I've come to … Continue reading Rediscovering Spiritual Truths in Every Moment
Albert Einstein once posited, “For us physicists, the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." This insight offers a profound perspective on the fluidity of time, an observation that became strikingly clear to me today. Gazing out my window, I witnessed the ephemeral dance of sunlight across the rear facade … Continue reading Eternal Newness: Seeing the World Anew Each Day
I often ponder the true meaning of success. What do people really mean when they talk about it? Whose interpretation of success are they adopting? Living in the Western world, I've noticed that success is predominantly gauged by wealth and power. This observation isn't to suggest that these are the only metrics of success, but … Continue reading The Beautiful Challenge of Living Successfully
The ninth day of Christmas brought an unexpected gift: darkness. Not a new kind of darkness, but an old and familiar one, rediscovered. It manifested in the symbol of night, a theme poetically delivered to my inbox by one of my favorite poets, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer (wordwoman.com): “…and the night is a nestbig enough to … Continue reading The Ninth Day of Christmas: Embracing the Gift of Darkness
On the sixth day of Christmas, my True Love gifted me something invaluable: Presence. Yesterday, the final day of our festive celebrations, marked the departure of our cherished Christmas visitors—our daughter and her boyfriend. In the past, such days were overshadowed by a sense of impending loss, a preoccupation with the ‘goodbye.’ However, this year, … Continue reading On the Sixth Day of Christmas: Embracing Presence
Against the grey of a cloudy day,Where shadows dance and drift away,Beside the twisted limbs of the huckleberry tree,Rough in bark, wild and free. There, in stark and vibrant red,A cardinal perched, its majesty spread.Its feathers a flame against the somber hue,A burst of life in the morning dew. I sat enamored, silent, in awe,In … Continue reading A Moment in Crimson
Last night, a pivotal moment occurred: the Northern Hemisphere experienced its maximum tilt away from the sun. This celestial event marked the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Now, as the Earth continues its orbit, we embark on a journey back towards longer days. Today, though subtly, is incrementally longer than yesterday. This … Continue reading Subtly, the Light Grows
The word ‘advent’ signifies a coming or an arrival. Often, when we consider the church season of Advent, we focus solely on the aspect of anticipation. However, this perspective overlooks the profound reality of what has already transpired, what already exists. We are immersed in the Christic Presence. All that is required is for us … Continue reading Advent: Embracing the Arrival
Infinitely Precious 