Dave planted these flowers on December 21, almost five months ago, on the day of his mother’s funeral. What emotionally moves us is that she suffered so terribly with mental illness over the course of her adult life, and that went into full storm after Dave’s dad died eleven years ago. These flowers remind us, in a beautiful way, that she’s not suffering anymore and beauty can be left behind to encourage our hearts in what was a such…
On Alexa it’s pretty much, “Alexa, play Fernando Ortega” at all times. Because he just calms me.
Also, lately the podcast I’ve been checking out again is Peter Enns’ podcast, “The Bible for Normal People.” Wow! You’ll hear a lot of new thoughts about the Bible and faith if you listen to that!
I’m also looking forward to checking out Keith Urban’s new album.
All I can say is that it is stretching me – and I like that! She positions Jesus as not only the man of the cross, but the man of wisdom teaching. And I’ve never read much about the Gospel of Thomas, and she talks about that. Cynthia Bourgeault The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind—A New Perspective on Christ and His Message
As spring unfolds, I’m noticing growing plants everywhere that are reaching for the light, and working hard to grow strong and healthy. Every year that turns, those flowers and tree leaves own what they are, and go for it, and they’ll fight to stay alive in the fiercest of spring and summer storms. Growing and surviving make up their days. We are the lucky beneficiaries! I love seeing Instagram and FB photos of everyone’s spring outdoor joy-sightings this time of…