by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 7, 2023 | God's Presence, Hem, Prayer, St. Patrick
Not long ago a friend wore a pair of pants that had not been hemmed. She noted the fabric at the bottom coming undone and the unwanted frill. Getting the pants hemmed topped her to-do list. Have you ever had the hem of a shirt, jacket, pants, towel, or blanket come...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Feb 22, 2022 | God's Presence, Hospitality, Jesus, Weary, Yoke
Grace St. Catherine lives with predictability. She loves to pounce in the snow chasing snowballs. Ice cubes tend to be a desirable evening treat. Pawing a tennis ball under the TV table offers much hide and seek delight. Meals and snacks always begin with prayer. And,...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Feb 8, 2022 | Cleansing, God's Presence, Jesus wept, Tears
Tears accompany me throughout my days. I often wish for a different story where tears scarcely existed and instead, laughter and joy poured through my veins. The last three years have been the toughest of my life and many days continue to offer instances of salty...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Nov 2, 2021 | Fear, God's Presence, Holy Spirit, Skiittish
Last weekend I enjoyed the gift of taking care of my grand-puppies. Hope and Meshach (or affectionately nicknamed Meshee) arrived with boundless energy which offered excitement and exhaustion to my soul. I am thankful Sam and Emily live close by so that I could help...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 12, 2021 | Breath, God's Presence, Scuba Dive
Recently a friend messaged a powerful song for me to listen to by Hillary Scott called Still. The message of the song resonated deeply with my soul. One phrase hit me hard: “And trust that You are parting waters,” Many contemporary songs speak of God parting the...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 15, 2020 | Advent, Better, God's Presence, Hospitality
Christmas cards, letters, shopping, baking, end of year projects, health screening, Netflix and Hulu tv specials, car repairs, salvation army drop offs, social gatherings in person or via zoom, gift giving, church commitments, year-end giving, and dinner parties. What...
