my journal entry from December 17th I have not been able to journal for two weeks because to do so would mean I had to write the words "My mom died" I have not been able to. She passed away on December 4th. It has been brutal, but today I was able to write the… Continue reading The Only Way is Through
holding space ~ holding time
my mind is day-dreamy today wandering from thing to thing family kitten nibbles all the stuff blue jays warm coffee dappled sun on the neighbor's roof resting shepherd dog curious cat whirr of the fan which I am now turning off monday, early, the… Continue reading holding space ~ holding time
Finding my Way
I have been torn about the title and tagline on my blog for a while now. I have been considering changing it from "Seeking and Stumbling" to something like "Finding my Way." “Seeking and Stumbling” seems to imply that there is only one perfect way to follow God and that many times I fail. “Finding… Continue reading Finding my Way
good morning
squirrel chuttering truck laboring bird lofting spider weaving sun rising coffee steaming ~ good morning
Fruits of Summer
I am celebrating the equinox by honoring my “fruits of summer.” I am harvesting by making copies of some of my art journal pages to frame, make cards, or use as fodder for future projects. How are you celebrating the turn of the season? How are you honoring your fruits of summer? What are you… Continue reading Fruits of Summer
Soar
Soar ~~~~ Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. ~ Isaiah 40:31
Witness
“Witness” “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ~ Acts 1:8
Art Journal: Permission
This is where I find permission to create, in my journals. Years ago, I (reluctantly) started writing in a journal. Free thought, no rules, just writing. Now I do the same with paint in an art journal. Just as I found permission to write, I am now trying to find permission to do art. There… Continue reading Art Journal: Permission
Creativity and the Holy Spirit: Resistance, Hospitality, and Permission
My final reflection for my Seminary course on the Holy Spirit: Shortly after starting to put together some thoughts and some notes on creativity and the Holy Spirit, I discovered that this topic was bigger than the parameters of this assignment. I feel I could study the intersection of these two concepts indefinitely. Therefore, for… Continue reading Creativity and the Holy Spirit: Resistance, Hospitality, and Permission
It Starts with a Breeze
It is hot and muggy yet I felt a hint of a cool breeze as I eased into the adirondack chair in my garden. The slightest rustling in the trees above. Maybe a remnant of a seashore gust. Maybe a teaser that fall is coming. Whatever it is, I'll take it. A reminder that God's… Continue reading It Starts with a Breeze
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