by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 24, 2019 | Commitment, Disciples, God's Sovereignty, Reading the Bible
It is hard to believe 2019 is racing to its conclusion. Often at the commencement of a new year we make commitments to change, in anticipation of growth and healthy living. Do you remember any “resolutions” you committed to in January? Maybe you chose a word for the...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 10, 2019 | Creating Space, Disciples, God's Presence, God's Sovereignty, Healing
Have you ever had someone say something like this to you? “The past is in the past, move on.” Or maybe, “The old is gone, live in the new.” Jacob definitely had a past. A past he likely wanted to forget. But, Jacob remembered. Jacob’s past testified to God’s...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 27, 2019 | God's Presence, still, wrestle
Have you ever watched a wrestling match? I recall watching a tournament years ago. The activity didn’t really appeal to me. The guys were hot and sweaty, maneuvering around the mat and aggressively attempting to pin their opponent. The challengers faced each other and...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 13, 2019 | Growth, Loving God, Pickle, Reading the Bible, Soak
Recently, Gary and I visited a friend at his family’s cucumber farm in Puyallup, Washington. After walking through the farmstead filled with supplies for canning and seeing boxes of harvested cucumbers, we enjoyed the privilege of each making a jar of pickles. We...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jul 30, 2019 | Clouds, Notice
On a recent airline flight, I gazed through the window pane and marveled at the variety of clouds suspended in the air. As far as my eye could see, clouds floated about. Some appeared large and round, while others resembled a package of cotton balls. I wondered at...