God Gave Me a Word For You
“God gave me a word for you” my eyes teared up when I read these words. As I waited for her next text, my skepticism had a battle with my burning…
Making It Look So Easy
Six months ago I could barely raise my left arm. Something as simple as reaching for the soap in the shower was excruciatingly painful. I have cervical osteoarthritis and a…
Word of the Week: Justice
Justice. This powerful word echoes in my heart from Bishop Michael Curry’s message on love at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. His proclamation, “When love is the…
Word of the Week: Violence
Violence is not the first word that comes to mind when thinking of life in the Caribbean. Crystal blue waters, endless summer sun, laying in a hammock with Bob Marley…
Word of the Week: Broken
If someone talks to me when I’m not wearing my glasses I feel as though my hearing is broken. There is a fog that rolls in leaving me lost without…
Word of the Week: Test
I’ve learned many life lessons over the years. And I’ve had to face one test after the next. I’m enrolled in university online and each week I study a chapter,…
Word of the Week: Garbage
I see construction garbage in front of my neighbor’s house as I walk down the street. I thought “I wonder if all that cement is harmful to the environment?” Suddenly,…
Word of the Week: Quiet
Striving. Hustling. Competing. I see so much of this on social media. I’ve even tried to join in the race. But those efforts will not bring the victory that God…
Word of the Week: Inventory
As 2017 closes: I look back to evaluate the Connections of this year. I look forward to what I hear God speaking for 2018. And I look around to enjoy…
Word of the Week: JOY
Joy. Pure joy! She ran, skipped, and jumped along the path through the ‘jungle’. The spark of joy revealed in her eyes at the sight of the flower-strewn path was…
Word of the Week: LOVE
Love: A complex word comprised of four letters. The second week of Advent is about LOVE. Today, December 13, 2017, my husband and I celebrate 36 years of marriage. As…
Word of the Week: Understanding
As I was out for my walk this morning I meditated on the word ‘Courage”. As I got close to a house that is under construction I could see that…
Word of the Week: Relearning
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. ~George Orwell, 1984 Looking around the international airport in Moscow, Russia, I watched a clock strike…
Word of the Week: Breathe
Breath. There are times when I’m holding my breath and don’t realize it. I need to let go, exhale the day’s stress, and inhale perfect peace infused with grace. Here…
Word of the Week: Exalt
Come let us tell of the LORD’s greatness; let us exalt His name together. Psalm 34:3 NLT As we exalt the name of God together, we give honor to Who…