Tag Archives: 2020 quarantine
Canopy of Kindness
Dear One, Sometimes it’s just plain hard. Sometimes the world isn’t nice. Sometimes we hear harsh words. Face harsh realities. I felt some of that this week. In Psalm 5, David is feeling it, too. He’s in distress. Groaning. Sighing. Crying … Continue reading
Discerning returning
Lancaster county is now in the green phase and most churches around us are worshiping in their buildings, but we’re not. Church council and Ministry team have met 3 times since June 4 to discern when God wants us to … Continue reading
Treasures in heaven
After Jesus rose from the dead he gave the disciples and the church the great commission. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples … Continue reading
Facing Life
Dear One, Pssssst. Over here. Come closer.Shhhhh. Lean in now. I have a secret to tell you.Something I’ve learned.The secret of facing life … I wonder how many beatings, jailings & shipwrecks the Apostle Paul endured before penning such words. I wonder … Continue reading
Be Brave!
Dear One, What’s the difference between courage and bravery?This is the question that emerged, unbidden, in my Zoom call last Monday. I was with a group of lovelies engaging in our weekly practice of Examen when, after naming the people & projects I … Continue reading
Heart & Soul
Dear One, I feel like someone hit the pause button on my life. Like I’m playing a childhood game of freeze tag and am waiting, still as stone, for one to run and rescue me with the slightest touch. But … Continue reading
In Your Hands
Dear One, The Spirit had a word for me this morning. It was one of the ‘speak the truth in love’ variety. Ever had one of those? Accurate, but a tough pill to swallow. The word was miserly. Miserly: adj. especially marked … Continue reading
Call to Mind
Dear One, In last week’s letter I mentioned spiritual practices that ground and keep us in these unprecedented times. Today, I offer one of mine: Call to Mind. I found this little gem in the middle of a small book with some very … Continue reading
Looking for signs
“Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is … Continue reading
Patient Endurance
Dear One, I’ve been feeling like Mrs. Noah lately. I referenced the Ark in last week’s letter. At the time I pictured it being a place of safety & refuge, which of course it was, but this week I’m feeling the other … Continue reading