Andie

Praying for a Miracle

This past Sunday I listened to a sermon on Mark 5: 21-43. It is commonly called the Raising of Jairus’ daughter and it is the beautiful story of Jesus healing a little girl who was very ill. This Gospel contains another story about an encounter that Jesus had with a woman on the way toContinue reading “Praying for a Miracle”

Simplicity of Mind

Continuing on with my simplicity post… In addition to simplifying my environment, I find that I have to simplify my mind as well. You can be in an empty room, but if your mind is cluttered, you will not find peace. Alternatively, a simplified mind remains calm in the most disquieting of circumstances. This isContinue reading “Simplicity of Mind”

A New Direction

It’s been a long time since I have written. At times this blog weighs heavy on me and I feel as though I should just give it up. But, there is something inside of me that holds on to it. I don’t know if there is anyone out there reading it, or if people willContinue reading “A New Direction”

You Hold Me By My Right Hand

You know how sometimes when you are reading, a line pops out and stays with you? Well, that happened to me this week while I was reading Psalm 73:23 “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.” I was struck by the image of God holding me by my rightContinue reading “You Hold Me By My Right Hand”

A Quote That Stuck With Me

I don’t read a lot of fiction, but when a book is recommended to me by someone I love (my daughter), I make an exception. And although this story is fiction, the spirituality woven through it rings truth. The book is ‘Where the Crawdads Sing,’ by Delia Owens and if you haven’t read it, IContinue reading “A Quote That Stuck With Me”

How do you know when you have forgiven?

There has been a load that I have been carrying for three years. I’ve referenced it in some previous posts, although my messages have been somewhat cryptic. I was badly hurt, really betrayed by someone who I worked for and thought very highly of, and considered a friend. It was one of the most painfulContinue reading “How do you know when you have forgiven?”

What If

I frequently ask myself ‘what if’ questions: What if it rains on the day that I plan my hike? What if I make mistakes when I’m playing piano this week? What if they don’t like me? What if I say the wrong thing? What if I push send on that text that I decided notContinue reading “What If”

We Just Know

I heard this a few days ago on a radio talk show that I sometimes listen to. There was a substitute host, and I wish that I could remember who it was so that I could give him credit for this. It is not a religious talk show, so this story was quite a surpriseContinue reading “We Just Know”

I’m giving up god for lent

So, after a lot of thought, I decided that I’m giving up god for lent! (conversation with myself) Well, that’s sort of an odd thing to do. I mean, isn’t lent all about getting closer to God. going deep, strengthening the relationship? Yes, absolutely! Well then, why on earth (or heaven) would you want toContinue reading “I’m giving up god for lent”

Waiting

A month or so ago I bought a kit to grow lavender. It came with a pot, soil and the tiniest lavender seeds. I love lavender, but no matter how many times I have bought lavender plants, they die. I just can’t seem to grow lavender. I thought this time would be different. Perhaps ifContinue reading “Waiting”