I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t welcome disruption in my life, especially the kind that hurts deeply. Feeling gratitude for the growth is somewhat easier. I’m reading Advent books entitled Freedom is Coming by Nick Baines and another by Walter Brueggamann, titled Names for the Messiah. I wrote this poem based on the…
Author: Linda Miller
Advent as Invitation
He says, “Come to me you weary ones And I will give you rest,” We tend to forget this invitation While we shop and bake with zest. We can’t take time this season To practice a different rhythm; There’s too much on the “to do” list To spend quiet time with him. But right now…
Seasons of Prayer
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Three years ago, when the pandemic first hit, I organized two weekly prayer gatherings with other women online. We were a small group who delighted in seeing other faces and connecting during that…
Divine Surveillance
It’s been two months since I have published anything due to a series of unfortunate events that have hit our household. I will try to catch you up here by beginning with a story…. “Who gets cancer in their leg?” Both Johnny and CJ were present for the biopsy report of a large malignant tumor…
Seed-Soil-Water-Wind-Roots
A Pentecost Sunday Reflection Fragility of seed Cracked open in order to grow Planted in good deep soil Bringing life from death. Readiness of soil Anticipation of a good crop Stones and thorns removed Ground broken, sifted. Water of life poured over us Providing nourishment Working Your mystery with Light Repent, be baptized Sins departed,…