Mar 29, 2015 | Bible Study, Conversation, Devotions, Faith, Other, Practicing Love, Spiritual Formation
Jesus also arrived in Jerusalem on a donkey, which was considered highly symbolic. At the time, a king riding a donkey symbolized peace, while a king on a horse symbolized war — while Jesus was not technically a king, his followers considered him to be King of Israel....
Mar 20, 2015 | Community, Conversation, Love 365, Practicing Love
Share Some Happy! Today is International Happiness Day. Until I heard it on Good Morning America, I had no idea it even existed. Be sure to check out the incredible website dedicated to all things happy! Here in Virginia, it’s a blustery, drizzly,...
Mar 15, 2015 | Achalasia, Caregiving, Faith, Love 365, Practicing Love, Strength for Hard Times, The 12 Practices
There is strength in empty. Not the kind of strength we wish for. We want polished strength, the kind that wears a cape and leaps tall buildings with a single bound. I couldn’t leap or fly or save anyone from catastrophe. In fact, I could barely show up....
Feb 17, 2015 | Community, Conversation, HaveEyestoSee, Love 365, Practicing Love, Writing
I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without...
Feb 14, 2015 | Practicing Love, The 12 Practices
For a special interactive devotional, “A Tale of Two Hearts,” subscribe to my monthly E-Newsletter. Just click on “You are Amazing” (and remember you are!) and leave your name and email. I don’t share this with anyone! Love is in...
Jan 15, 2015 | Achalasia, Bible Study, Faith, Other, Practicing Love, Prayer, The 12 Practices, Trust in God, Waiting
“I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness, and the willingness to remain vulnerable.” ― Anne Morrow...
