Reading the Psalms as often as possible brings such peace and calm into my life. I have worked really hard to make this a part of my daily morning routine. On hard days it brings comfort and encouragement. I find nourishment for my soul. Here is one that fed me lately. May you also be… Continue reading Ready is My Heart
My morning routine has become a very important part of my day. I begin with a focus on that "one thing needful" and it brings to my day a foundation of hope. This morning I woke to a very light dusting of snow and the snow always reminds me of Psalm 50/51. I love this… Continue reading Morning Prayers
I’m getting ready to launch some new cards and prints in the shop very soon and I am very excited about it. I want to share the story of one of them. One of my favorite verses is Psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad… Continue reading This is the Day
O give thanks unto to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever! This phrase, found 6 times in scripture, fills me. We sing it nearly weekly in Matins. It makes me filled with joy and happiness in the Lord. It fills me with thankfulness. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day is Here
This Psalm has been on my mind quite a bit over the last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago on Sunday it suddenly hit me, the words that I was singing. I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth. One of my goals...to continually be focused on… Continue reading Psalm 33/34
One of the things I have discovered I need to do is seek to see God all around. When trying to remember the joy of the Resurrection it helps to remember God is "every where present and filling all things". When reading Psalm 18/19:1 I was reminded of this fact. I have tried to become… Continue reading Heavens Declare
I have been reading. I have been praying. I have been listening to podcasts. And lately, I've been truly inspired. I have been hearing little nudges that I need to keep going. I need to keep writing and creating. And I need to keep seeking joy and beauty in all of creation around me every… Continue reading I Will Tell of Thy Wonders
Driving to church last night I took the back roads to avoid traffic. There is an area that I drove through that I love so much. Recently, there was a section of it that was completely cleared of trees. The first few times driving through I was pretty sad about the clearing (it must have… Continue reading How Majestic
One of my favorite hymns to sing is Psalm 25/26:8, "O, Lord, I have loved the beauty of Thy house and the place where Thy glory dwellest." Up until now my love of this song really had to do with the fact that I truly love the church and I love the services and the… Continue reading I Love Thy Beauty
We are headed to the mountain today until Sunday. I am in much need of this reprieve. I am so excited! Where I am going it will be very evident that we live in an altar. We are headed to Mt. Rainier. I will be somewhat quiet for the rest of the week. I am… Continue reading Headed to the Mountain
Kindler of Joy! 