Posts Tagged ‘wonder’
Wake up to the World Around You (Guiding Principles of Slowing, #2)
There is a lot of talk these days about being “woke” or “enlightened” or “evolved,” as if those are states of being that some elite few exist in, while the rest of us carry on as primitive creatures. And while I may be tempted to fall into this line of thinking from time to time,…
Read MoreGreat Things for ME! (Advent 2017)
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” – Psalm 126:2 Guest post by Sophia Rawlins When you read the passage, what stands out to you? During my teenage years, I would…
Read MoreThe Smile of God (Advent 2017)
Over Thanksgiving, I had the pleasure of playing with Deborah’s niece and nephews. While I’m sure the parents were happy for the help, I was in it for purely selfish reasons. A smile. In playing with toddlers, I go all in: getting down on the floor, being imaginative and goofy, readying myself for endless games…
Read MoreHear the Message of the Birds
In the trees nearby, the birds make their nests and sing. – Psalm 104:12 (GNT) This past Sunday, I started the day with a cup of coffee and a porch sit. Of the many things for which I am grateful in the new house on Burlington, one is that it has a great front yard…
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