Scripture: “If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law,…
From “Aging Gracefully” my new blog! “Welcome to my new blog “Aging Gracefully” (aginggracefullyliving.wordpress.com)…… As Elder Ministry Coordinator for The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, I sincerely hope and pray that the information shared here will be helpful and informative. Church is one of the few places in our society where people of all ages…
My good and long time friend Marjorie has walked a journey of faith that I have admired since I met her, 23 years ago, when I first returned to the Church, after a twelve year exodus. I hope you are as moved and uplifted by her example as I have been…….. “At age 10 I…
On Solitude, Self-Care and Seacoasts……. Yesterday, I posted a little about Joan Anderson’s book “A Weekend to Remember”. In it, she writes about the weekend retreats that she has been hosting for women who are looking to find the lost parts of themselves. She tells about various exercises that she leads the women through on…
For the last few weeks, I have been on a mini-quest. God has allowed a spiritual thorn in my side- the spiritual thorn of anxiety- because He always has a lesson to teach me. Since the selling of my family home, a little over a month ago, I have not had the magical happy ending…
I need help on today’s post!!!😄😄 “I’ve got that Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy….down in my heart. Down in my heart. Down in my heart”…….remember singing that song as a kid?? This week’s Advent theme is JOY. Yesterday, we lit the pink candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of JOY. Pastor John preached on “Dare…
Yesterday, my Husband and I had the blessing of attending a worship service, led by my friend and brother in Christ from Seminary, Pastor John Asante. Pastor Asante leads a Ghanian Baptist church in Millbury, Ma. Let me tell you, if you have never been to Ghanian church, you are missing OUT!! They dance in…
I have been starting as many days as I can with extra quiet and contemplation during Advent, in an intentional effort to slow down, fix my eyes on Jesus, and meditate on the reason for this season…… I have been posting as little of my self on Facebook as possible. I have not been commenting…
Ahhhhh………FINALLY. Time to write. I am trying to be more intentional about writing on my blog this Advent, but am finding it a challenge. As much as I am trying to be careful about my time, and not get caught up in the Pre-Christmas hype, I am still finding it a challenge to find those…
” Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and…
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