Category: Religion

  • Yesterday is today while old is new—and vice versa

    No, this is no riddle I propose. Rather, it is a reality when studying literature; and for me, the literature I have been focusing on is Biblical as I continue the year-long Bible study. I know I have shared before about my personal study, and it is not always easy.  I…

  • ‘Doodling along’ much like literary stream of conscience

    I like color and design.  I am not particularly good at it, but I like it.  There is something pleasing about seeing a design come together and then adding in the color. Growing up, I used to draw these random patterns and then color them. And for some reason I really liked colored…

  • Jumbled thoughts . . .

    I finished reading C. S. Lewis’s book, Mere Christianity.  Maybe that is why I am struggling with jumbled thoughts.  I know it was a good thing to have read the book, but I am simply can’t seem to find the words to speak about it. Of course, I am continuing to read the…

  • Time to study and for life, too

    Making the commitment to read the entire Bible in the year was a goal I had long put off doing.  I have read and studied the Bible, but to follow a specific published reading plan and stick to it! Well, here fall is upon us and I am still on schedule.  I…

  • Praying the Psalms VII + final: Throughout it all, praise the Lord

    The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and what echoes in my ears:      This is the day that the Lord has made;         let us rejoice and be glad in it. (NRSV) These words come from Psalm 118:24 and have been part of my life as long as I can…

  • Praying the Psalms VI: Remember those camp songs?

    Growing up I was in 4-H and UMYF.  In both of these groups, we learned camp songs.  Interestingly these songs were basically the same.   You may remember them:   John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, Tell Me Why Row, Row, Row Your Boat Kookaburra He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands Kumbaya And I…

  • Praying the Psalms V: Pleas and Praise apply today

    Life just keeps us hopping, doesn’t it?  Even though we can establish a daily routine and settle into a comfortable pace, surprises develop. Certainly the wreck, now over four weeks ago, was a surprise and life suddenly forced a change to daily routines.  But, the days keep moving forward and new routines…

  • Praying the Psalms IV: Or at least I had hoped . . .

    For two weeks I have failed to finish a blog posting and feel frustrated. Due to my husband’s truck wreck, I have found myself managing time differently.  And I have not been able to sit down in quiet and gather my thoughts. Yet, I have worked hard to keep up with my…

  • Praying the psalms III: . . . no such thing as a coincidence

    Mom said, “There is no such thing as a coincidence, it is a Godincidence.” Sadly today, I do not remember the exact circumstance when my mom told me this, but these words have echoed in my mind time and time again. These words have guided me in times that others would just…

  • Praying the psalms II: Looking at Ps 51 through 2019 eyes

    Personal note: Some weeks are crazier than others as we all know. Today’s post is a short thought with scripture passages added in. I trust that you understand how the ideas are wrapped in scripture. Last week I shared about the phrase, “Praying the psalms.”  Thinking about how to take ancient…