April 6, 2012: A Framework for Love

3 gifts nailed together:

• a small table that stands in my front entryway.  Its purpose to house mail in a drawer and a bowl to hold keys.  A gift of love last Christmas, chosen by my daughter who found it and knew it was just what I had been wanting.

• a wooden cross, a visceral reminder in church tonight as I ponder anew the passion story, his sacrifice for me.
• canvases placed around the church tonight, framework for testimonies of thanksgiving to God for his hesed, his loving faithfulness which constantly pursues and relentlessly woos.

February 1, 2012: Gifts Around the Clock

a gift found at 11:30 am, at 2:30 pm, at 6:30 pm:

• at 11:30: the peace that comes after Bible study finishes, the blessing of joy, a contentment that comes from living out my passion.  A Gift with a capital G.
• at 2:30: laughing out loud at an email from a friend.  Laughter is good medicine and a good gift.
• at 6:30: a quiet night with my husband, nothing on the calendar.  A pot of turkey black bean chili and time to spend together.  Gifts of food for the body and soul.