Yesterday I was texting with my siblings about humble work, manual labor, unnoticed actions that some might find beneath their intellect or abilities or education. Or all 3. But if it's necessary and it's done with love and an understanding that God is glorified when we do everything for Him, it's worthy of our time … Continue reading Grace…again
True Mindfulness: The Practice of the Presence of God
There are lots of places online to find out all about mindfulness and its benefits. This is a very typical example I found on the website mindful.org. "Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going … Continue reading True Mindfulness: The Practice of the Presence of God
The Ultimate Project
I recently changed the subtitle of my blog from "Reflections of an Army Wife" to "Reflections of a Hopeful Woman." I did that because it has been a year since my husband retired after 37 years of exemplary and faithful service from the United States Army. I didn't feel I could continue using the "Army … Continue reading The Ultimate Project
You’re Not Alone
This song (video link below) is a companion piece for yesterday's blog entry for teens. I love that it's a young girl dancing and painting a picture at the same time. Our actions, even our failures, can bring us and others closer to Christ. God will use everything we give Him to bring people to … Continue reading You’re Not Alone
The Workers
Working never waiting always trying - always moving The path cannot be known but if it's followed leads to a place of beauty and peace The path dips and turns, races up, then slides down and over - From above it is an intricate design perfect, graceful, sensible But the workers in the fields seeing … Continue reading The Workers
A gift that keeps on giving
She brings me a picture that she's drawn on a tiny scrap of paper from a writing tablet that she's cut up with her children's scissors. Sitting on the living room couch, lost in thought, this wisp of a girl floats into the room noiselessly and presents me with a precious gift. "I drew you … Continue reading A gift that keeps on giving
More (broken) heart, less attack
Today I talked to a couple of dear friends about praying for those who are our "enemies." All enemies are not of the mortal, 'fight to the death' kind. Enemies can be those whose values oppose yours, who criticize, demoralize, or belittle, or lie about your beliefs and way of life. An enemy can be … Continue reading More (broken) heart, less attack
The breezy part of the day…
"In the breezy part of the day..." God walked in the Garden of Eden at this time. Not sure when that is, but it makes sense. Spirit is closely linked to 'wind' or 'breath' in Hebrew. So it makes sense that when the Living God is physically present in the garden, in some sort of … Continue reading The breezy part of the day…
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”*
I was reading an article recently about Leornardo DaVinci and his prolific creativity. The ability to imagine and then transfer those ideas into reality is an amazing gift. He wasn't just an artist. He also invented things like early airplanes and helicopters. He had a phenomenal mind, a genius for sure. DaVinci was blessed with … Continue reading “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”*
On Hind’s Feet, a priest, and Yoda…
"This is the Christian life, this one thing: God is my Father, and therefore I am infinitely precious and loved by God, no matter what.” - Father Michael Gaitley Because of some things that have been going on with people I love lately, I've found myself thinking about the story, 'Hinds Feet On High Places.' … Continue reading On Hind’s Feet, a priest, and Yoda…
