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Our Inner Hearts

Posted on July 25, 2016 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God Last week on a walk/jog up my valley I looked into the heart of a hibiscus. I thought about how You look into our hearts. This flower lasts for only a day. And I suppose, God, that our human life…

The blessings of being Tattered

Posted on March 31, 2016 by a moment with god — 2 Comments

Good Day, God! I hadn’t ever thought of being a bit “tattered” as being a blessing. But, yesterday sitting outside in the backyard of my Spiritual Director’s Makiki Heights home I glanced over at her clothesline and saw varied colored…

Tagged with: blessings, Prayer, prayer flags, Tattered, Tibetan Prayer Flags
Posted in Being a Blessing, Blessing, connecting, gratitude, Prayer

Yes! We CAN help . . .

Posted on September 5, 2015 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Dear God! I cannot look at this dear little boy without tearing up. And I am not alone. I have seen many images, heard many words and read many, many words. But, this ONE image is working in my heart. My wonderful husband,…

Tagged with: Giving, helping, helping ourselves, Hopelessness, Our World Family, pain, Prayer, Rescue.org, Syrian refugees, Web of Life
Posted in connecting

Once more — into Your Hands

Posted on April 14, 2015 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Evening, God! Ambiguity and uncertainty are always with us, but, usually I ignore them! i visualize my path and I am fortunate that mostly things go pretty much as I expect. Not so for millions of people displaced by…

Tagged with: beauty, healing, Love, Prayer, regrets, resentments, safe, trash, uncertainty
Posted in connecting

The Joy of Praying with a friend

Posted on January 8, 2015 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

The only think that I experience as even better — is to talk to You with others! It is more that just “praying” with someone. It is as if each person is Listening and Responding with You “helping”. That kind of prayer is one of the most meaningful things I do. And afterwards I feel more Alive . . . more Aerated . . . more Joyful.
How is it, God, that Praying isn’t presented that way? Oh, I do wish prayer were Packaged Properly!

Changing directions — a Helpful Tug

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

eing here — AT SEA — has gotten the attention of ALL of ME. The waves, even more than the Halifax museum’s displays of famous shipwrecks, is making me AWARE of the power of the sea. The power of Mother Nature. The power of the elemental FORCES of Nature. We are in Your Hands, God!

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

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!