Monthly Archives: July 2009

Talking to God

The other day I was sitting out on my rocking swing chair outside. I was having my time with God in the quiet cool beauty of morning. As I rocked back and forth I started asking questions. “God, does anyone ever ask you how you are doing?” “How are you doing?” “Are you happy with [...]

Released Convicts

Last week I was out watering my garden. Often my neighbor is participating in other yard activities and we talk. My friend, recently retired from a position with the women prison system in NM. She recently completed a project that would house newly released prisoners. The facility had been upgraded and cleaned. It would provide [...]

Pure & Undefiled

There’s something safe about the New Testament. We read of God’s love and the sacrifice of Christ for our salvation. We become a friend of God through Christ and get comfortable with forgiveness and grace. Lately, I’ve been reading the Old Testament. Not so safe. The passionate love that God has for His people is [...]

Before a word is on my tongue . . .

I’ve been trying to be more purposeful with God. Bringing all thoughts and dreaming before the throne of grace. Choosing to focus on a heart that is full of love, full of goodness and rich in mercy. It has opened my eyes. For as my eyes are gently steered by God’s infinite goodness I see [...]

Barbie lost her boot!

As usual I was out for my morning walk. I really enjoy this time of meditation and talking with God as I physically vent myself from all stress! This morning I came up a boot! It was small just Barbie’s size and I smiled. Barbie lost her boot. Then I thought about Cinderella losing her [...]