There is this in-between place that exits between our humanity and God's grace.
The Gift
There is a moment of expectation that precedes creation of something new. Our spirit quickens when the gift arrives but also fears the unknown. Perhaps some new art project we’d like to tryMaybe a class that tugs on our heartA new friendship we’d prayed for and yet hesitate to pursue Sure, we can extend the …
Obsession
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I Remember China with Love: Zhou Zhuang Water Village
A youthful traveler reminisces about her time in Zhou Zhuang Water Village, China. You will love her photographs and short reflections: I remember Zhou Zhuang Water Village with its winding canals and bridges made of ancient stone. READ THE POST... http://refrainfromtheidentical.com/?p=8125
The Open Door
When I was a new believer, I tried so hard to hit God’s mark for my life. Yet, even though I sought to depend upon His Spirit, I was more aware of my failure than of His heart. Now that I’ve got over 35 years of following under my belt, I view spirituality so differently. …
Christmas Choices
This morning I awoke thinking, what if love were a choice that we made every day and not just on Christmas? We choose to believe when we are afraid. We choose to trust when our faith drains away and only hopelessness remains. We choose to love when our heart fills with annoyance, anger, and hate. We …
A Writing Retreat
This week I nestled to write in a luxurious vacation home in the mountains above Edwards, Colorado, a gift from Kay Johnson's sister-in-law. Kay and I reunited through Facebook and hadn't seen each other for twenty-eight years. Previously, we had danced in an international performing arts team together. So when Kay's sister-in-law offered her home for …
Invisible Guide
Spent a lifetime searching for you Unseen guide eluding grasp Only remnants of your presence Miracles seen in my past Yes the trail of all your wonders Strewn behind my tender steps Evidence of glory's sunder Though the path before me kept Blindly I will surely follow Seeking for your shrouded will Down through darkened …
Deferred Dreams
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” –Proverbs 13:11-13 My blogging friend, Slam Dunks, hit one out of the park with his latest post, “The Best that Never Was.” He writes about a well-known athlete, Marcus Dupree, who sustained an injury that ended his promising career in professional football. …
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