December is a busy time of year. Wrapping things up—work and gifts. Preparing for the new year. Holiday plans and schedules. Lots of events. Crowds, traffic. The sense there’s not enough time to get it all done. Concerns about how we will feel starting January depleted—and the desire to get there so we can leave … Continue reading In Busyness, Rest
Category: Quiet Time with God
God’s Beauty in Nature
The holidays often take over at this time of year. In the holiday rush, we all need time to breathe, relax, reset. A great way to decompress is to enjoy God’s beauty in nature. What a beautiful time of year as nature begins its transformation from fall to winter. Every day looks different. Rays of … Continue reading God’s Beauty in Nature
Just Being Present
Bible Verse “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” — Psalm 16:11 NKJV Reflection I was getting ready to take my puppy for an outing. We were going to visit a pup friend at a farm where he loves to … Continue reading Just Being Present
It Is Midday: A Prayer
A prayer inspired by the woman at the well Lord Jesus, thank You for teaching me the rhythms of the day. I treasure midday because it’s a chance to take a break from my work. Often it’s a chance to enjoy fellowship with friends and a great meal. Sometimes, I close my eyes and take … Continue reading It Is Midday: A Prayer
Is Your Quiet Time Quiet?
We all need quiet time. It helps us reset. It gives us a chance to simply sit with God, no plans, no thoughts, just being. Quiet time refreshes us, reduces stress, tunes our spiritual hearing. Quiet time is life-renewing. Jesus modeled quiet time. Luke 5:16 tells us, “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed” … Continue reading Is Your Quiet Time Quiet?
Adventures with God 