“I will instruct youand will teach youthe way you should go”. Psalm 32:8 In a little cabin on our Whidbey propertyI will go regularlyto read, write, play music, and pray […]
Author: calledtobealive
Getting It Done
Today I give thanks for peoplewho are courageously protecting our oceans, cleaning rivers, and beaches To those in every corner of the planetwho are quietly doing the thingsno one else […]
Clean Slate
Reflecting on what Life holds in storeupon our return to Whidbey Island,these words came to my awareness: Take courage. Do not be afraid.Lean into your older years,encouraging mindfulness and relaxation […]
With Grateful Heart
With the stirring of Spiritthe tiniest of gifts given with a grateful hearttransfigure every inner and outer landscape With even the smallest of instrumentsand most modest of talentwe help celebrate […]
Joy Is Like the Rain
There are countless beads of rain in the worldtears numb and numberlesson our windows Yet light warms the heart in the teariest of timeslike water on the facethey awaken us […]
Slowing Down
TodayI lift up and give thanks for theslowing down that comes with my aging The soul of this older bodydelighting to go slow and savorrather than speed up and accomplish […]
Orange Moon
An orange moon appears, it’s light having to pass through more pollution and smoke than usualjust to get my attention And what is the message sister moon has worked hard […]
For Whom?
Led by Wisdom’s brilliant callI embark on the journey of letting gosearching for whom I give my all
Expressions
Gifted with new stationary at ChristmasI look forward to writing more letters this yearbirthing expressions of love and encouragement
Advent
It takes workto waitfor what we long for most It takes practiceto preparethe way of the Lord Take heart in your waiting God is at work! Join a faith community […]