by Catherine | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Featured, My Life, Reflections, Thoughts
A few years ago I boarded an airplane for a 12+ hour flight. After settling into my (middle) seat, the passenger in the aisle seat next to me arrived and started settling in herself. Like most international travelers, she was armed with a few books, a few...
by Catherine | Dec 6, 2016 | Advent, Blog, Faith, family, Featured, My Life, Reflections, Thoughts
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) With the dark...
by Catherine | Nov 4, 2015 | Blog, Faith, Featured, Thoughts
Today I spent some quality time with the Creator. I know! Audacious thought. Ridiculous, pompous notion. True none the less. We sat silently on my front porch, drinking tea, listening to the unmistakable sound of gentle wind rustling through dried leaves, and...
by Catherine | Dec 24, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 From the very first moment, the message of Christmas has been...
by Catherine | Dec 20, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:1, 14 The true light that gives light to...
by Catherine | Nov 9, 2013 | Blog, Faith, Poetry, Quotes, Reflections, Thoughts
Courage whispered the autumn leaf He, born of spring’s budding hope commissioned for summer’s verdancy yet most glorious in decline Courage urged the autumn leaf As he, in trust and gratitude ...
