The tree has turned crimson in this season of brilliance that leads to the season of loss when all that remains is skeletal. Even now her high branches undress, letting go of her headdress, leaf by leaf. But certain ones cling, resisting the chilly wind trying to rip them off. They decorate the twigs pointingContinue reading “Seasons Change!”
Category Archives: reflection
White-hot Jangling
Nerves jangle today, endings rubbed raw by the gritty friction of stress jostling stress. I’m paying the price in white-hot sensitivity, emotions on the edge ready to fall if pushed too far. The abyss stretches before me. I step back and take stock. I’m crushed, Lord Jesus! How not to despair? I crawl before you,Continue reading “White-hot Jangling”
Welcoming Morning
Black, brown and gray squirrels run through the wet grass welcoming morning, breathing in new day adventures while searching for snippets that satisfy. Burning bushes burst into flames while tall trees gradually yellow and let go of their delicate leaves. I crunch them as I walk the road, savoring the mellow gold. I soak inContinue reading “Welcoming Morning”
I Am That Ewe
I am that sensitive ewe that cries out what she sees lurking by the precipice, then cowers in the shade, hiding out, because rams turn to push her aside and other ewes grimace with disdain and shock. Did I not see that danger? Am I really that near-sighted? I struggle along, at the edge. ButContinue reading “I Am That Ewe”
My Tent of Meeting
This is my “tent of meeting” where you, Lord, meet with me, no pillar of cloud necessary because you live in me. This tent is a protected space where I pour out my heart and listen as you respond. It’s portable, moving with us no matter where we go. Sometimes the tent is high upContinue reading “My Tent of Meeting”
Come Away to the Mountain!
“Come away to the mountain!” Yahweh said. And Abraham did it, feeling deep dread, hope hanging dark on a covenant thread – knowing the mount was for sacrifice, blood thrumming out the desperate price of coming close to God. “Come away to the mountain!” It was a call that brought Moses up high forty longContinue reading “Come Away to the Mountain!”
He Comes Through
When your hands are tied, when you’re powerless and at the mercy of circumstance, that’s when God excels. His strong hand of action is waiting to move; he has the authority to conquer in every situation. He is paying attention,he never stops working.His strength is truly sufficientto accomplish anything.When you’re at a loss,just turn toContinue reading “He Comes Through”
That Unnoticed Pulsating Joy
You start a new day feeling neutral: much to do, energy low. Where is joy? But then you feed on the Bread of Life, contemplating the words of the Son, and strength infuses your soul. You bow your heart to the Holy One,grateful and reaching out in praise,remembering all he’s done for you,all that heContinue reading “That Unnoticed Pulsating Joy”
My Psalm of Praise
I will sing about you and to you, Yahweh, worshiping you in good times and hard times.When I tell others how you have acted on my behalf,may those with little hope be encouraged to trust you.May their faces light up with hope and joy!So come, friends! Let’s lift him up in praise, let’s sing!He hasContinue reading “My Psalm of Praise”
Magnify!
“Magnify the LORD!” they said, “Exalt his name together!” “Which name?” I asked, to understand this better. ‘He has a great collectionall explaining his perfection!”And “magnify?” Can I make lettersbigger, clearer, bright and legible?I stretch out the arms of my soulholding a magnifying glass,straining to understandthe many pieces of the whole:the essence of the Trinity,graciousContinue reading “Magnify!”
