Ponderings
Meditate at Eight
Posts Resume On October 29th
No Worries, I’m On Vacation. Greetings everyone. Postings of Meditate at 8 will resume on October 29th. In the meantime, see our postings on our Facebook page at: facebook.com/ridgeumc
Do You Want More?
“God’s grace is sufficient for you…” (2 Corinthians 12:9) It’s December 1, and winter has already made itself far too comfortable. Ten or so inches of snow are piled up outside—and apparently that wasn’t enough, because we’re expecting two to four more inches tonight. I
Black Friday Shopping
Are you one of those Black Friday shoppers? If so, as I post this, you’ve probably been out shopping for at least a couple of hours. I shudder at the thought, although I had a very good friend who used to organize her Black Friday
Gratitude Grows From The Smalls
It was inevitable, I suppose. Winter has arrived. The sound of howling wind woke me up around 3 am, and a few minutes ago, when I opened the door to let Tori out, she stared at me as if I was trying to kill her.
The “Don’t Forget To…”
The Tuesday before Thanksgiving is often a strange kind of busy. Preparation has been in full swing for a while, but suddenly the big day is too close for comfort. The grocery lists get longer, with last-minute additions or overlooked necessities. The calendar gets tighter.
The Old Unchanging Truths
Monday mornings are, at least for me, a mix of reflection and a desire to start the new week right by getting some practicalities out of the way. I think about Sunday’s services and reflect on what I might have done differently. I begin the
A Matter of Trust
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” — Psalm 56:3 Our lives begin with trust, but it isn’t long before experiences teach us that
The “Unfigure-out-able”
There are so many things I don’t understand. I can ponder, but meaning eludes my grasp. Some are related to my daily life and don’t bother me – I don’t understand how electricity works, how my car runs, or how, when I type these words
Grace Arrives In Small, Daily Portions
Do you like to make “to-do” lists? I used to write them often, especially back in the days when I was juggling work, seminary, and a part-time church appointment. I found a list both satisfying and frustrating; I enjoyed checking off completed tasks, but was