Come Join the Dance

The band struck up a joyful tune With beat lively and fast; “Come join in, the host proclaim,” “We’ll party and have a blast!” But some of the guests ignored his words; Others just stood around. A few joined in the circle; Many were by fear so bound.   The band played a more gentle

Outrageous Grace

This song has been around for a while, but it is so appropriate for the tumultuous times in which we find ourselves.  Be comforted and encouraged:

TRANSFORMATION

“Transformation in the world happens when people are healed and start investing in other people.”  Michael W. Smith   “Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one.”  Marianne Williamson   Who

RENAISSANCE

Darkness yields to dawning light; Ones asleep for a long, cold season Begin to awaken and stir.     Thoughts and dreams once lost in time Slowly rise up from deepest places, Where they wait and hope for rebirth.     Feelings bring fresh sensation, Sweet misery made from pain and joy Sing new songs

EQUAL HONOR

I was talking to a friend who lives with her mother so that she can assist her. One of their regular outings is to the local senior center, where her mother, whom I will call Anne, is among peers and has the opportunity to visit. My friend was telling me that a number of people have started

NEW DAY; FRESH EXPECTATIONS

The morning is clear; It’s a new day. I set fresh expectationts And try a different way To view the world and live; Express new hope and dreams; For the old thing I thought Is not quite like it seems.   I’ll sort through the stones Of yesterday; Some I will gladly treasure; Others I’ll

LAUGH EACH DAY

Have you laughed at least once today?  Have you found one tiny reason to smile? It’s amazing how even the slightest chuckle will lift our heavy spirit and help us to find new perspective.  Laughter relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, knocks the depression monster down to size…and just makes us feel good all ’round! I

TIME TO LISTEN

I have been listening; not with my ears, but with my heart. This required me to leave all the distractions of life until I could find Solitude. She wrapped me in her arms and drew me away to a quiet place.   What did I hear? The gentle voice of God, telling me more about

BUILT TO HEAL

When we fall and skin a knee, it takes a day or two; then there’s a scab.  Before we know it, the wound is gone. Some wounds take longer.  A broken leg needs more time than a cut finger; neurological injuries take at least two years. so it is with the human soul.  There are

THOUGHTS ABOUT HOPE

In the past few weeks, I have been experiencing some healing and breakthrough that has filled me with true hope. Not the kind I often hear people express, which can amount to veiled expressions of doubt. They’ll say, “I hope so,” but really don’t expect anything good to happen. So, what is this wonderful thing