The truth of the matter is, we all come to prayer with a tangled mass of motives - altruistic and selfish, merciful and hateful, loving and bitter. Frankly, this side of eternity we will never unravel the good from the bad, the pure from the impure. But what I have come to see is that … Continue reading Ask…
Hearts in Heaven
For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ… But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. ~ Phil. 3:18, 20 NLT As believers, we … Continue reading Hearts in Heaven
Spring Prayer Journals now in the shop!
I've just completed several new prayer journals, a spring study, and more - all in A Simple Note Shop. My journals are all unique - I don't duplicate designs and everything is made by hand. If you'd like to have a special journal made, contact me about options. As … Continue reading Spring Prayer Journals now in the shop!
Spring Folio: a season of renewal
I am so happy to announce my new spring study... Spring Folio: a season of renewal This seven-part study for the spring focuses on the theme of renewal and the topics of wisdom, listen, trust, embrace, beauty, compassion, and opportunity. Each topic begins with Scripture and a devotional, followed by "Renewal in Process" … Continue reading Spring Folio: a season of renewal
New Handmade, Handbound Prayer Journals
I'm so excited to let you know that I've just added new handbound prayer journals to my A Simple Note Shop (etsy). Making these journals for others is such a fun process for me! Each journal is one-of-a-kind; I don't make duplicates of any designs. If you'd like something done in specific colors, you can … Continue reading New Handmade, Handbound Prayer Journals
Love is Patient
Love is patient. 1 Corin. 1:4 (NIV) Love never gives up. (MSG) “Meanwhile,” said Mr. Tumnus, “it is winter in Narnia, and has been for ever so long . . .” ~ C. S. Lewis- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe __________________________________________________ Patience seeks us out in the winter. In … Continue reading Love is Patient
The Gift of Reflection
No need to search for it at Macy’s or Best Buy or Target. It can’t be purchased at the tree lot along with a Frazier fir and pine garland. And it won’t greet you at the office Christmas party or your city’s holiday parade. No, it's up to us to receive it, to make time … Continue reading The Gift of Reflection
Unhurried
“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” ~ A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Living in a large city has been an adjustment for us. Everyone is in a hurry. At a red light, the person behind me lays on the horn as soon as the arrow … Continue reading Unhurried
NEW! Reflections: an Advent journey
A New Advent Devotional Over the last few months, I have been working on (creating and writing) an Advent project - and it’s ready! Reflections: an Advent journey is an unbound collection of 25 devotionals (Dec. 1-25) with Scripture, prayers, and evening reflections. Description: looseleaf pages of hand-cut fine ivory parchment paper printed in black ink held … Continue reading NEW! Reflections: an Advent journey
A Simple Note
Thank you so much for visiting my site! Would you like to receive a short weekly e-letter of encouragement? Sign up here . . . Currently, I am sending out a personal letter each week A Simple Note - to those who’d like to receive it. This short, weekly letter includes: a brief and sincere … Continue reading A Simple Note
