Just like summer shifts into fall, we transition into different seasons of our lives. But, have you ever thought about what season you are in? We recently took a family trip to the mountains. We saw the most beautiful colors of the leaves. We played board games, roasted marshmallows and took walks. We sat, talked, and reconnected as a family. Our ages ranged from 11 to 84 years of age. Although we were having loads of fun, there was […]
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Do you ever think about your relationship with God? I never really thought of it as a vertical relationship but that is exactly what it is. Up and down, much like the seasons of our lives or the flow of a river. Last week, I wrote a blog entitled, Falling into Thankfulness, where I discuss the seasons of our lives. When we think about our own relationships, we often experience ups and down, like seasons. This is […]
I often have a hard time letting go of summer. But as I watch the red and orange leaves gently wisp through the air, I feel like I am falling into thankfulness. There is an ease and gentleness this year. I am reminded to be thankful in all things. As we move from summer to fall, I am learning to trust the transition. Much like the seasons of our lives, opening up to it and even being […]
Have you ever planned an event but forgot to prepare for it? If we are going to honor and observe Sabbath, we need to plan for it. Today, we are going to figure out how to prepare for Sabbath. As I sipped my coffee this morning, I began listing all the things I needed to accomplish today. do the laundry straighten up the house load the dishwasher and run it go to the grocery store pick up a prescription […]
I know where you can find that all elusive rest we have all been looking for. And today, I’m going to remind you. Last week, we looked at How important is it to rest? By attaching ourselves to Jesus, we not only find rest, but renewal for our weary souls. This week, we are going to look at specific ways to rest in God. It is a command we have forgotten, but a message we must remember. Genesis […]
How important is it to rest? When was the last time you rested, really rested? I have picked up a really bad habit of not resting. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I did rest. As I begin to feel anxious, overwhelmed and downright weary, I realize what I need is rest. But, I think I have forgotten how or even where to find it. Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:28-29;“Come to me, all you who are […]