Daily Archives: February 12, 2024

Our congregation is studying the Sabbath, what it means and how we need this time of rest that God designed for his creation. One of the things we need to do is to stop and delight in the creation God has created and placed us in. It reminded me of some of the poetry I wrote several years ago. Those were days when it seemed easy to express my delight in God. In many ways I want those days back.

Winter Pleasures

God,
Does your great majesty
Keep you from
The cold softness
Of tongue caught snowflakes?
The tingle of frost reddened cheeks?
The dazzle
A million crystal diamonds
Brings to the eyes?
The light shush
As wind calls
Through branches of spruce?

Perhaps these winter pleasures
Reserved for the likes of me
Were breathed into being
As hints of eternal glory.

Beginning again is just not as easy as I thought.

And life has been tough. A lot of uncertainty surrounding family issues. But right now things seem to have settled a bit.

I saw my cardiologist yesterday and the old ticker is beating away without signs of wear. There has been some adjustment of my medications that may help with my cold tingly feet and my sweating episodes. We’ll see.

On another topic altogether, I am enjoying the Bible study Terri has set up for a group of women. They have their personal struggles and I have mine. Its good to share together, find strength in God and in these sacred relationships.