by Soulcare Anchoress | May 8, 2018 | Disciples, Faith, Obedience
Imagine standing on the shore of a rushing river. What do you see? How do you feel? Consider the sounds and the smells. Take a deep breath and contemplate the instructions from the Lord: step into the water. Really?! Beneath your sandaled feet the sand squishes and...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 24, 2018 | Hope, Joy
“Hope Patrol” dominated my past two weeks. Because our son, Sammy, has been extra busy with work responsibilities associated with tech week and show week at Front Range Christian School, his ten-month-old German Shorthair Point (GSP) puppy, Hope, has spent the bulk of...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 10, 2018 | Money
Several years ago my husband, Gary, and I enjoyed watching a TV show where the theme song was “For the Love of Money” by The Ojays. The song stuck in my mind. You probably know the tune: “Money, money, money, money, MONEY.” The lyrics remind us of the wrestling match...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 27, 2018 | Easter, Holy Week, Lent, Passion
The older gentleman remained in his wheelchair watching the TSA agent remove items from his overstuffed bag. As I walked by the agent held up two bottles, one of aftershave and the other, cologne, informing the seated witness that he couldn’t take these items with him...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 13, 2018 | Disciples, Entitled, Hard heart
As part of my Lenten practice I am reading through the book of Mark. Interestingly, a description of the disciples caught my attention that I’ve missed in the past. Mark 6 recounts the journey of Jesus and His disciples. Much occurs in the chapter: • Jesus’ hometown...