I’ve thought through cute little topics to write about this month, but I haven’t been feeling all that cutesy. A sister church asked me to lead a retreat in the fall about when life gives
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Peace on My River
The air, frigid and howling, stirred the Yukon River. We watched from inside the main hall, anxiously anticipating the arrival of the rest of our crew. Sideways, sleet-like rain left streaks on the panes as
Read moreScripture to Help You Worship While You Wait
Waiting is part of life. Nobody is immune to it. None of us like to wait, especially in our techie, microwavable, “just ask Google” society. But wait, we must. Through my years of waiting I’ve found
Read moreWaiting…Not Patiently
I placed the order…and then waited. What else could I do? What I did do was mark my calendar four weeks into the future. I wouldn’t get impatient until then. Since deliveries of most things
Read moreBird or leaf
“It’s a game you’d like,” my friends insisted. As they sat waiting for their daughter to finish her activities they would ponder whether a distant flutter on a branch was a bird or a leaf.
Read moreWaiting Patiently – A New Understanding of Rest
Fall always seems like the busiest time of year. School is back in session. Work emails quadruple. Outside it’s the season of harvest – that narrow window where all the accumulation from the summer sun
Read moreThe Winds of Time
Wind comes in many strengths, forms, and speeds – some good, some not so good. A few years ago, my husband and I were traveling to vacation in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. Driving north from
Read moreWaiting for Love… Contently?
I’m a college student who has never been in a serious relationship. Gotta love that. It’s something I’ve struggled with for a few years. Think about it… I live in a world captivated by social
Read moreWaiting. Lessons from an Almost-House Purchase
I recently found myself in the midst of a possible house purchase. I don’t remember ever thinking, “Hey, I think I’m ready to go look for a house.” I just woke up one day and
Read moreWaiting in the Fast Lane of Life
Waiting is hard for me. I read of Sarah waiting for Isaac, Anna waiting for the Messiah, and Elizabeth waiting for John, and I’m amazed. I mean, can you believe Sarah waited about thirty years for a baby? Thirty years? I have a hard time waiting for my nails to dry!
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