We are uniquely created for reckless abandonment to our Creator. We crave Him, and long for His sound and scent. We yearn to share His story: For God so loved the world. And no one else can tell the story quite like you. You are a gift to the world. (Daily Prompt: Scent)
Tag: religion
Hey America, You Get What You Vote For!
“90 Percent of Teachers Say Trump’s Win Has Had a Negative Effect in Classrooms.” Hello friends, I read an article while having a morning cup of coffee, and I have to say my gut did the death roll. The article, written by Claire Landsbaum of NYMAG.com, spells out the ugly truth, of just how Trump’s win, has negatively impacted America’s children. Landsbaum…
Grace is Found in Hues of Gray
Recently, I had a family member express concern for my soul. Their reason? I’m a lesbian. Now, first of all, I realize their concern is an expression of love, but I also know, they fear if they fail to warn me, then my blood will stain their hands, at the great white throne of God’s…
Melody of the Soul
Sometimes I shiver with the thought of getting old. This shiver, like a wave of panic, reminds me: Time marches on and stops for no one. Logically, I knew this all along; however, now that I’m over fifty, it’s beginning to really sink in. It’s quite the paradox, for as I gaze into the mirror, I see…
Obvious Mercy
A Conversation with God 8/25/16 Me: Well God, I woke up this morning to three big piles and a puddle. Had to steam mop the floors-of which- I finished the living room, kitchen, dining room, and hallway-ALL- before 7:30 this morning! God: Some days are definitely better than others, but… Me: Yeah, and some nights are…
A Seed of Faith
A Conversation with God 8/24/16 Me: Hello God. Are you there? Are you really there? God: (silence) Me: Do you, really, hear me, or are my words like dandelion seeds, dangling in the air? God: (silence) Me: God? God: (silence) Me: Do you hear when I pray? God: (silence) Me: You…
A Quiet Place
A Conversation with God 8/18/16 Me: God, my world is too noisy…sometimes I just want to go to the moon! God: You don’t have to go all the way to the moon…just rest in your quiet place, it’s always waiting for you. Me: I would but I don’t know the way. God: Well, that’s the…
Outside Looking In
A Conversation with God 8/16/16 Me: God, I’ve been thinking about those who’ve shunned me. Sometimes I feel all alone. I feel their world is going on without me, and I’m on the outside looking in. I have this visual of a dirtied hungry child, hands and nose pressed to a store’s window, watching shoppers…
Depression Really Sucks
A Conversation with God 8/13/2016 God: God morning Lisa. Me: Good morning Lord. God: How are you feeling today? Me: Well, Lord…you know I’ve this “depression” thing going on and sometimes it’s almost more than I can bare. Depression really sucks… God: So, are you depressed today? Me: Not so much today…although I do awake…
Maybe the Third Cup’s the Charm!
A Conversation with God 8/10/2016 Me: Good morning, Lord. God: Good morning, Lisa. How are you feeling today? Me: Well, I’m on my second cup of coffee so I’m feeling better. I was a bit stressed at first. God: Tell me about it. Me: Well, Gracie woke me up at 3 am needing to pee…which…
Redhead Reflections 