Tag: Dohle
The Lord is near, even in darkness and dryness of spirit
‘Don’t grow weary of me’ . . . . I go away and come back to you. And when I go away, you remain close to me. Don’t be like the people who, in a season of dryness, flee from me and abandon Me. They don’t know their Savior. It is because I love you… Read More ›
The Middle-Coming of the Lord (Advent 2015)
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us”. This is the meaning of the season, for the Word that became flesh was from the beginning, as is stated in the commencement of the Gospel of John. So if the above is true, then all of human history has been a time of waiting and of… Read More ›
Deep connection with the past
A surprise meeting in our retreat house Though I do think of my past and its affect on my life, I still underestimate its pull on my inner life. Last Friday afternoon a couple checked in to our retreat house. The husband’s name was Mike. I was at my desk and he asked me if I was the… Read More ›
Blessed
The ones cared for slowly wind down, eating less, even favorite foods do not tempt, or at least not as they once did. Often becoming more gentle with easier smiles much of the fight is gone if there in the first place. There are times of confusion yet even then they are soon forgotten, so… Read More ›
All places
Is one moment better than another, another place holier than the one I am in, is there one occupation where God is found, or there others less so; this day, that place, are there some where God is more present, others where he is not? We need perhaps places that are holy, yet for God… Read More ›
The struggle
I suppose one of my greatest struggles is to free myself from what others think or feel about me. This has been something that I have worked with from childhood and am not sure actually how much progress I have made in this matter. Like most people, I would like to be understood, my intentions… Read More ›
The struggle
I suppose one of my greatest struggles is to free myself from what others think or feel about me. This has been something that I have worked with from childhood and am not sure actually how much progress I have made in this matter. Like most people, I would like to be understood, my intentions… Read More ›
Bridges
We are interior creatures. We interrupt what goes on around us. These interpretations are influenced by events that perhaps have taken place so far in the past that they are unconsciously forgotten, yet they still aid or hinder us in our everyday lives. For some people this can be a major hindrance if some sort… Read More ›
Enclosed garden
It is enclosed the garden here, a fountain situated facing west, with two fir trees on each side, the water making beautiful melody soothing to anyone who takes the time to listen. The pond filled with plants, wild actually in their profusion, the way I like it, crowded with gold fish and a few coi,… Read More ›
Night sky
It was about two thirty in the morning when I took my walk, I often do when I know that I can’t go back to sleep, and I so love the dark and the beauty of the night skies so walks at that time are second nature for me. Stars above, clear and close, awake… Read More ›