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The Consecration of June
This morning I read EM Bounds’ essay on consecration. This part spoke to me most of all: Prayer is the one thing prominent in a consecrated
When the Roses Bloom
It’s a new morning, with new mercies, new joys, and new hope. I see the first pop of color on the trellis covered in climbing
A Lesson from the Wise on Happiness
My 85 year old friend and mentor, the one who invites me to the senior citizen lunch (and I go), and who gives me books
Remember the Treasures of Darkness
For whatever reason, I found myself in the worst mood ever a few days ago. These dark moments always send me into a tailspin that
When You’re Left With You
I always feel a twinge of sadness on this weekend because I miss the days of swimming at the pool with little girls, running through
Improving or Enjoying?
Today I discover this quote by author E.B. White: “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire
And Another Thing: It’s Not Forever
I glean a final lesson from the Mother Robin: her work will indeed end. It’s not forever. I watch her gentle movements on her nest, and
The Lady’s Slippers Have Bloomed in the Forest
I wander the woods in search of the blooming Lady’s Slipper Orchids, and today I find them. If you remember, eight years ago, I learned