Ponderings from the Pond 5: Empty

This time it’s strange. Normally. I feel suffocated.  Go outside. To breath.  Feel alive again.  Go out empty. Needing filling. But, this day, I stroll outside.  Man made walls. With both hands full. Not empty. Camera in one hand. Disappointment in the other. Waking up to.  Coffee creamer.  Non-existent. Settling.  With Chai Tea and light Vanilla Soy Milk. […]

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Two Powerful Words

“Surrender” and “Faith”.  Two powerful words. Words inseparable. Words definable by the Christian walk. And I have seen and been either one or the other. Surrendered One.…….Fasting.  Praying. Pleading. Aching for more of Him.  Or…. Faithful one.….Fully comprehending…..He is enough. Yet, hesitant to move forward and do really much.   One, incomplete without the other. Surrender […]

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Ponderings from the Pond 3 – More Than Enough

Early Morning. The God rise. Calling me up.  Out. Toward Him. Where all Created things worship their Creator.  Me….just a small piece of the symphony of praise…..exalting the Most High. With tired eyes.  House Asleep.  Door to soul opens. Me. Carrying nothing….just self in blue pajamas. The best journeys toward Him….anyway.  Arms empty.  Decorated not in […]

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Women Taking the World by Storm

I hear of women words.  Back stabbing.  Vengeful looks.  And I shrink back….like I usually do….from drama. Thanking God for silence. Soul lifting quiet that comforts more than any long conversation with a friend. And though I have coffee, lead with, pray with, nurture, and love my friendships…. My greatest comfort….Him. My soul rest.   My kneeling […]

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Hiking Home

A chance to seize the day.  We strap on boots.  Take off on, Trail of Life. Not the easy road.Away from city.      Noise.           …Suffocating places that drown the voice of God. Head to wide open…..                Where He speaks through all creation. Even the trees beckon….                 As they reach with limbs of yearning. Calling through […]

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