I finally reached the point of loving my life and liking who I am, and now I am called to give that in sacrifice? It's time to let go...yet again. They are to procure a small year-old lamb for each household. They are to keep it for four days...just long enough time for the children …
What’s drifting by:
"I believe I free-willed myself right off the path and the powers that be had to do a massive reroute to get me back on track. It took years, and a lot of people were impacted." Help, is anybody up there? I'm here, I can help. Who is that? It's me, God. Thank God! I'm …
What I’m hearing today
"He's not highly thought of by the academics." Human evolution; it would be a great job if it weren't for people. Crazy...by who's standards? "You keep moving forward. Don't worry about them; I'll take care of them." "Teach kindness in schools." "The cause is also the cure." Mental illness is also a path to wholeness, …
A modern day psalm
I was fortified. I consciously followed Jesus as my Pattern, I practiced the presence of God, I knew kenosis, self emptying...but, I was stunned silent. Devastated. I was knocked off my feet. Discombobulated! I was unprepared for the cruelty and jealousy In a 'religious' enemy of my soul. I was condemned and falsely accused. I …
Midnight thoughts of a friend
The idea of God as a divine therapist, actively at work not only to save our souls, but to heal us so that we can come into a place of flourishing is one that resonates strongly with me. In today’s reading (on Centering Prayer), the theme of purity of heart appeared several times. Is this …
Today, I’m hearing….
To define an exact location, measurements are made from 3 known positions. To make a point, one sometimes has to come at it from 3 directions, or give it three tries . . .but do so with patience. It's triangulation...not strangulation. When you're given the go-ahead, you have to run with it. Judgement and analysis …
Where is the Love?
I have been participating in a conversation...sort of. There is one group who is in the process of defining 'who they are' by defining their tenets (principles, beliefs, doctrine, ...) especially the origins of their beliefs...where they are from. This 'conversation' has been taking place online which means one never knows who is listening...who else …
Here’s some of what I’m hearing . . .
Arguing your point is not nearly as effective as enabling them to hear the truth for themselves; Expend your energy helping them to clean out their ears. Why do we fear that the truth they will hear is something we need to control? It doesn't matter what school of thought you hail from; what matters …
“That’s what spring is about”
It's Spring....which around here means spring practice for the Clemson football team. News from the practice field keep us up on how certain players are progressing. Right now there is a lot of competition for the position of quarterback. The only way to determine who is the best of these competitors is through trials. Coaches …
I asked for this suffering
A dear friend sent me a message this morning, "Oh, Catherine! You are amazing to keep on going. It is such a mystery why the suffering isn't shared around more evenly. You inspire me." Bless her. This is what I have come to understand, and my belief is supported by my experience... and more so …