Andie

A Spark

Sometimes it only takes a spark! I haven’t posted for a while. I don’t know why, it certainly isn’t because I have a shortage of thoughts or opinions, they always seem to flow. But, this morning I received an email from someone who said, “Hoping that you are still writing.” That was my spark,Continue reading “A Spark”

What If?

Sometimes my brain starts spinning and I begin to beat myself up internally. I start to think about all the things that I have done wrong or times that I have hurt people, deliberately or not. I think of being face-to-face with God and just lowering my head in shame because of missed opportunities. AsContinue reading “What If?”

Some Things are to Remain as Mysteries

I consider myself a spiritual person. I do belong to a specific religion, and while I believe in its Creed, I also see serious flaws in the establishment. I think of it as one of my vehicles to God, not my only one. And I respect all religions that teach love and peace. I haveContinue reading “Some Things are to Remain as Mysteries”

God’s World of Opposites

It is no wonder that so much of the world has no use for God. Many of the things that we value in this world, money, power, ambition, strength, have no place in God’s world. Our God is a God of opposites. Here are a few examples: ‘Blessed are the poor, the meek, those whoContinue reading “God’s World of Opposites”

Mother’s Day: A Tribute to Moms

This is my first Mother’s Day without my mom. It is a bittersweet day for me, because I’m sad that she is no longer within reach, so to speak, but I’m so grateful for the many years we shared together. There are a few things that I have realized about moms throughout the years: Yes,Continue reading “Mother’s Day: A Tribute to Moms”

Mosquitos and God

The other day a mosquito landed on me. I thought, ugh, I can’t believe they are out already! And then the thought occurred to me, ‘why would God ever create mosquitos? They are such pests!’ And then I chuckled because I had a hazelnut moment (Julian of Norwich – but not so profound). I thoughtContinue reading “Mosquitos and God”

Good Snakes???

So, a friend sent me this pic of her neighbor’s backyard in South Carolina. After my rapid heartbeat returned to normal and the screaming stopped, I said, “Are you kidding me?” – a few expletives omitted! She replied, “Oh, this is a good snake, you want these, they keep the bad snakes out!” Let meContinue reading “Good Snakes???”

Life is a Spiral

Yesterday I found myself saying (to myself), ‘how do I get myself involved with these things?’ I was put in a situation where I was asked to do something that I really didn’t want to do and now I have to find a way out of it – through honesty and kindness. I have beenContinue reading “Life is a Spiral”

Easter Glow

Yes, I am a Christian. I follow, worship and love the God-Man who walked the earth 2,000+ years ago. Yes, I believe that Jesus was is the long awaited Messiah that God promised. Yes, I believe that Jesus suffered and died for me, for you, for us. Yes, I believe that He rose from theContinue reading “Easter Glow”

Holy Week Prayers and a friend

I’ve been so torn this week because I felt as though I should attend some of the Church Services and pray in community. At this point in my life, I don’t have a church where I really feel at home. I was hurt very badly in the one that I was a part of forContinue reading “Holy Week Prayers and a friend”