“We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson of worship.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nature

Fear is a punk. Don’t let it push you around anymore.

“A waiting person is a patient person. The word patience means the willingness to stay where we are and live the situation out to the full in the belief that something hidden there will manifest itself to us.” ~ Henri J.M. Nouwen

A little laughter is good for the soul. •••• Artist: Charlie Mackesy; charlie mackesy

"Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes."~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Rest and play can bring a renewed understanding to what it means to be present.

Beautiful reading from Wendell Berry. ••••• m.youtube.com/watch?v=CcZfyC…

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ~ John Muir

“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

After a time of striving to just keep your head above the water line or having to remind yourself to put one foot in front of the other, having the space to allow yourself to dream can feel like uncharted territory. Where to being? That is, indeed, a privilege.

“Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly.” ~ Langston Hughes

Though New Year’s eve isn’t anywhere close on the calendar, this psalm still rings deep truths. Follow the link for the song. •••• m.youtube.com/watch?v=K5QH1o…

A lovely reminder from Scott Erickson. •••• “It's less about discerning where you are than it is about discerning who you are...” ~ Scott Erickson

“When joy is a habit, love is a reflex.” ~ Bob