by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 22, 2020 | Broken, Bruised, Reed
While walking Joy, I noticed the grasses and reeds along the park path. Covering the open space, these particular blades of brown, tan, gold, and maroon growth pointed to the sky and swayed with the slight breeze. As warm temperatures filled this outdoor field, Joy...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 8, 2020 | Hound of Heaven, Leash, Pursuit
The morning air felt brisk against my face as I walked Joy, our 12 year old German Shorthaired Pointer, along the path through the park. Although tethered by the leash, Joy explored the sights and smells along the path. Walking the dog offers sweet quiet space to...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 25, 2020 | God's Presence, Practices, Soar
The Red Shouldered Hawk lifted from the metal fence with its slim body and long tail. Broad and squarish wings boosted this pale headed beauty into the blue sky. As I gazed upward, the fine reddish brown underparts and checkered black and white tail and flight...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 11, 2020 | Commitment, God's Presence, Practices, Slow
The gentle waves guided the boat toward the sandy coast line of the Gulf of Mexico. Sandpipers shuffled along the shore, scurrying in small groups to nibble upon nourishment found in the sand, wave-tossed seaweed, and shoreline plants. The shallows warmed by the...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jul 28, 2020 | Disciples, Freedom, God's Sovereignty, Humility, Mask
These postings seems to be plastered on many doors today: “Mask Required.” Your eyes meet this kind of sign before entering the doctor’s office, the grocery store, the fitness gym, the post office, and restaurants. On Saturday I encountered this posting as I entered...