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
Drawing Closer to God in Times of Stress
Today, I'm a guest writer for LifeWay Women. Here's the link to the post: "Drawing Closer to God in Times of Stress" Have a wonderful one - Today is a Good Day! ~Natalie
I See You…
When I look to the mountains, I see You . . . I’m awed by Your breathtaking majesty and unparalleled might. When I look to the valleys, I see You . . . I find shelter in Your overshadowing protection and Your gentle guidance. When I look to the rivers, I see … Continue reading I See You…
Of parking spaces and perspectives
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority it is time to pause and reflect.” ~ Mark Twain It happened in the Costco parking lot. An open parking space. The driver of the first car missed seeing it by inches and began backing up to park there. The driver behind her laid … Continue reading Of parking spaces and perspectives
To All Those Facing Change
You are not alone. Here's a link to my article on the LifeWay Women's blog: Navigating Times of Change and Transition Enjoy! Because today is a GOOD day, Natalie
Steering Clear of Regret
Today I'm writing at the Lifeway Women's site: https://blog.lifeway.com/womenallaccess/2018/03/05/steering-clear-of-regret/ Today is a GOOD day! ~Natalie
In Awesome Wonder
Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. ~ Psalm 98:8-9 In an imaginary dream life, I might have been a naturalist. My love of all things nature often baffles those closest to me, including my … Continue reading In Awesome Wonder
