Go to the Mountain
Jesus would sometimes seek out a deserted place in order to pray or catch his breath. I understand why people followed him, even up on a mountain. And they remained there for days experiencing healing, hearing truth and sharing bread. Jesus still does that. No one who seeks him on the mountain is turned away. Just as I sought closeness to my mother, I would have traversed a mountain to find Jesus.
A Dog’s Persistence
You won’t normally find Buddy without his bear. He proudly prances around with his tail wagging, nudging our legs to let us know that he has the bear and isn’t that the best thing that could be happening at this moment?! Join me in my joy, he says.
Unwrap the Gift
Steadfast presents.
Presence.
God came to dwell among us.
Settle. Reside. Stay.
God came to stay.
Remain.
Is this the Incarnation?
Steadfast presence
Of God who, even now,
Remains
Today.
You Are Here
“You are here.” This prayerful statement, when uttered from our lips, can remind us of God’s abiding presence, even when we don’t feel it or even believe it.