On this National Day of Prayer I pray... Father God, I come to you on this day we set aside to pray, not to blast you with requests, not to tell you how I believe things should be going, not to petition you at all. I come to you today to listen. I want to … Continue reading A Prayer
Inspiration
Doors
I love doors. Old ones, elaborately carved ones, simple ones, bright ones, rustic ones…they draw my eye and peak my curiosity. A door that turns my head seems to invite me in, as if it has a story to tell. Depending on the building, I find myself … Continue reading Doors
Alabastar Jar
This is a blog I wrote a while back. During Holy Week, I thought it was appropriate to bring it back since that is when it occurred. Feel free to share it with others. Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and … Continue reading Alabastar Jar
Hindsight is ALWAYS 20/20
I have noticed a trend. I am sure you have noticed it too. Disaster happens. Blame game follows. It doesn’t seem to matter what the disaster is either. The latest is the winter storm in Atlanta that stranded thousands of people on the highways. People are blaming the governor, the mayor, and the DOT for … Continue reading Hindsight is ALWAYS 20/20
Seven Years
I am sitting at the travel clinic hoping the soreness of my arms from my Thailand immunizations subsides before I have to drive. As I wait to make sure I have no allergic reaction, I ponder the fact that this is the only day I could get an appointment. This day is exactly 7 years … Continue reading Seven Years
Standing in the Valley of Dry Bones
I must confess that I am glad to see 2013 go. It was not the best of years for me, in fact it was quite the opposite…one of the worst I have had in a while. The reasons are too numerous and boring to mention here, so let’s just say I am looking forward to … Continue reading Standing in the Valley of Dry Bones
The Lull
I sit and I reflect. It is my tradition, to take a stolen moment and think on Christmas as it relates to life. It seems to me this year that the babe in the manger is being pushed aside, buried and minimized. It is as if popular opinion thinks that if we aren’t talking about … Continue reading The Lull
A River of Words
It seems to me there are a lot of words floating around that bring negativity these days. The political and economic climate is affecting everything else, and the words spoken are an indicator of where things stand. What I mean by that is that the words we speak can lift up or tear down. They … Continue reading A River of Words
A New Definition
The official definition of a veteran is someone who served their country in the armed services. However, I think this definition is lacking something significant. Heart. It does not express the sacrifices service men and women make. It does not demonstrate their love for country. It does not reveal their dedication to serving citizens, or … Continue reading A New Definition
September 11th
I can always feel it coming. Even before I recognize the month or day my heart knows. It is not exactly grief, more of a solemn, respectful remembrance. A heaviness like a shroud descends over my heart, which turns inward…into to the place where life is sacred and the loss of it brings an unbearable … Continue reading September 11th
Michelle's Mosaic 