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Passionate People, Critical Causes

Posted on April 26, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

And having seen — then how do we respond? Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring . . . a book that helped non-scientists to SEE and to CARE what was happening. Ah, God! Please send us more Rachel Carsons!

A HAPPY DAY

Posted on April 22, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

AND, as things worked, out I got to ask the preacher to give Kit a blessing after the service!

Tagged with: Boston Marathon, Easter, Friends, gratitude, happiness, Joy, Park Street Church, Prayer, support team
Posted in connecting, connections, Families, gratitude, JOY, rejoicing, thankfulness

Boston Marathon Eve

Posted on April 20, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

C. S. Lewis was right when he said Pride was the worst sin of all — because it separates us from God, other people, and in my case, even from parts of myself.

Tagged with: fear, God's Barn, Prayer, Pride, stress, trust
Posted in connecting, Prayer, Responding, Rethinking, Stress, Trusting God

Playing — the Joy of Surprises

Posted on April 9, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

And, sometimes, God, I do break loose from my mind’s control and let my hand and brush have fun.

Tagged with: creating, Joy, playing, Prayer, Surprises
Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, connecting, Creating, Energy, Enjoyment, JOY, the JOY of praying together

Our Fellow Creatures

Posted on April 3, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Noticing . . . acknowledging the Presence of another . . . even by a quick meeting of the eyes and a nod . . . links us together.

Learning vs Changing

Posted on April 1, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I am struck, God, by the difference between adding vastly enjoyable information to my mind and the effort of changing my behavior — for example, jogging regularly.

Tagged with: changing, choosing, Learning
Posted in Changing, changing who I want to become, Cherishing our Bodies, choices, choosing HARD, connecting

Colors and Connections

Posted on March 28, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

This is the true essence of Life — that You, God, aka Creator of the Universe, desire to be in our midst and in our hearts. Wow!

Wanting, Seeking, Asking — for God’s Help

Posted on March 14, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

You had given us a powerful Ferrari but we kept it in the garage and only rolled it out 4 or 5 times a year to sit in it.

A Dove in a Time of Turbulence

Posted on March 12, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I did. And I am convicted of my need to pray daily for those in authority — over us, and over others. Fruitful Prayer is not always Easy Prayer. It takes faith. And to pray for peace? That takes a lot of faith. Please help us!

Tagged with: disrespect, Faith, peace, Prayer, Praying for those in authority, projecting, turbulence
Posted in Faith, Peace, Prayer, respect, responding to God's Spirit, responsibility

The Fragility of Humans — the Power of Love

Posted on March 5, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

But, God, it is very hard for us to accept the reality that You Love us! We just don’t believe it. Well, maybe in our Heads but not in our Heart or Gut.