One of the most challenging areas of growth for me in living out my faith is prayer. It is the area that, for me, requires the most commitment and discipline to be faithful. Part of my trouble is stilling my mind and avoiding what my grandmother called wool-gathering. That is the act of allowing yourContinue reading “Passionate and Personal”
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Suppertime
One of the things I have missed most during the pandemic and the quarantine period is dining with friends. I absolutely love to cook, and Jim and I enjoy having folks in our home for food and fellowship. There is nothing that compares to being seated around the table breaking bread with friends, laughing andContinue reading “Suppertime”
Donkeys and Mustangs
One of the great benefits of growing up in Detroit was how much the automobile influences the culture. The Motor City and its folks are proud of its auto history, and almost everyone either worked for or had family who worked for or was connected to the big 3. Henry Ford is hailed as aContinue reading “Donkeys and Mustangs”
Happy Feet
One of the things I didn’t realize when I moved to South Carolina was how much dust my cowboy boots would gather. Most of the year, it’s just too hot but when the weather cools down, putting them back on is like a catch-up with an old friend. However, I have made friends with newContinue reading “Happy Feet”
This is a Good Place, Lord.
I have noticed as I have aged that I have done more of what I said I wouldn’t do if I aged. I promised myself and a few others I would try not and get to set in my ways. I would opt for flexibility and embrace change more agreeably. I would try and stayContinue reading “This is a Good Place, Lord.”
It’s Time to Wake Up
As I move toward what I refer to as the Lean into Lent, I am trying to meditate on the Passion of Christ. I am reflecting on the many ways the Passion was expressed in His last days on earth. In my last post, I examined that passion and gratitude that Mary of Bethany hadContinue reading “It’s Time to Wake Up”
Aromatherapy
Last year the perfume industry achieved over 31 billion dollars in sales and is expected by the year 2025 to hit over 50. Market analysts surmise that it is because of the global focus on personal grooming initiated by a slew of factors but listed at the top is the demand for private luxury. DownContinue reading “Aromatherapy”
Holy and Wholly
One of the most challenging books I have ever read was “The Pursuit of Holiness” by Jerry Bridges. I found it biblically sound and a good reminder that I need to keep myself exposed and often reacquaint myself with the sacred holy things of God. Especially in a world where casual Friday has even impactedContinue reading “Holy and Wholly”
More than Saying Grace
Having grown up in a Christian home, no meal was to be consumed without returning thanks or what we referred to as ‘Saying Grace.’ My brother and I took turns under our folk’s watchful eyes, and nary a bite or a nibble best not be consumed until Grace was finished. Of course, as siblings, theContinue reading “More than Saying Grace”
The Pursuit of Passion
Growing up Protestant, I didn’t have personal experience regarding the celebration of lent. My limited exposure to the honoring of this season was as a child wondering why a few of my school friends had ashes on their foreheads and trying to solve the mystery behind not eating meat on Fridays. Though it was explainedContinue reading “The Pursuit of Passion”
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