A reflection on Oswald Chamber’s message that God does not give us overcoming life -but rather gives us life as we overcome. The strain and problems provide the strength needed to see our way through to calmer and better days. God walks beside and hold us up all the way long. And so, we come to know peace once more.
Lughnasadh and a season of harvest. Earth’s bounty providing us with sustenance through the barren winter months. We were not meant to dominate nature, but rather to be stewards taking care. And so, give thanks for Nature’s abundance. Working in harmony to ensure this continues for the generations to come.
A Quilt Corner Tale… telling the story behind the making of Callanish. The magnificent Standing Stones found on the Isle of Lewis. Follow along step-by step as the artist takes you through with photographs and delightful commentary,
They say patience is a virtue. For most it is also elusive. We feel a need to get it done – yesterday. Tying ourselves in knots as a result. When we understand patience as “active waiting” it becomes more doable. St. Francis De Sales advised, “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” So we take to heart his wisdom.
The Oran Mor, or Great Song, is the Celtic primordial myth of Creation. And it can be heard within us – if we only listen. Thoreau spoke of those who walk to the beat of a different drummer. They hear this music – the Oran Mor -from within. Listen to your heart, your intuition. You will feel whole and at peace. Being in step with yourself is more important than marching to the call of this troubled world.
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the making of a quilt which depicts mother and daughter blended together as one. The artist designed and stitched this quilt as her own mother was dying from cancer. A moving and heartwarming reflection on the connection between grandmother, mother… and daughter. And the love which lives on.
Our lives tend to resemble a Celtic knot at times. So many weavings -in and out, over and under. It can be complicated. However, it can also be beautiful. We are part of a larger picture of God’s eternal love.
A Quilt Corner Tale… this quilt is a tribute to Catherine Marshall’s beloved book “Christy.” It depicts a scene from the television show filmed in the Great Smoky Mountains. A fractured landscape, made up of 27 different sections. This gives the scene depth and movement. Read how the artist came to make this lovely piece, and follow along as 27 different fractures become one whole, beautiful quilt.
An Easter reflection on the importance of friends in our lives. Jesus has the disciple with him in he darkness of Gethsemane. We have friends who care when our own path becomes troubled, who walk it with us. God gave us each other, that our lives might be enhanced and enriched. Friends – the flowers in the garden of life. And… a gift from God above.
An engaging poem introducing two dear friends walking it together through their lives. How they met, who they hang out with… and all the fun and adventures they have. A light-heart piece of prose that will make you smile.
A moving meditation on the 23rd Psalm. How we can carry its peace and serenity with us every day of our lives. For His loving Presence is always with us – day and night – good or bad. You are never alone or on your own.
A lovely poem on friends and friendship. Dietrich Bonhoeffer called this the roses red and lilies white of life. For friends are the flowers that bloom in the gardens of our lives.
Join the journey as I write my own
“How-to”
Sharing random thoughts and musings on spirituality, faith and friendship…
the questions of life, the challenges… and yes, even the frustrations…
sprinkled with a dash of hope
and encouragement.
Words and quilts express it best
filling my journal with colour.
So… how do you ‘muse your life?