by Soulcare Anchoress | Oct 8, 2019 | Disciples, God's Presence, Jesus, Reading the Bible
What are you reading that encourages your soul? How is the Bible bringing life to your day? Have you shared it with anyone lately? The verse, Hebrews 10:24 reminds us to consider the ways we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. When we share the ways...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jun 18, 2019 | Broad, Jesus, narrow, path
The park across the street from our neighborhood is getting a makeover. A new entrance, an expanded playground, and bigger sidewalks comprise much of the work in process. My favorite renovation thus far is the path. I walk the same pathway every day, both in the...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 29, 2019 | Devoted, Distraction, Focus, Goober, Growth, Jesus
Have you ever awakened and noticed a bit of gunk on the inside part of your eye? Perhaps you have a name for this crust that appears in the crook of your eyes when you sleep? When Sammy and Sophie were young, we called it “sleepy dust.” Maybe you call it something...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 1, 2019 | Christmas, Epiphany, Gifts, Jesus
During my childhood, my family set up a nativity scene during Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It included a stable, cows, a donkey, sheep, shepherds, the angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and three wise men with their camels. While the figurines...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 18, 2018 | Christmas, Home, Jesus
The mid-afternoon sun shone brightly as I slowly followed the signs for “Arrivals.” My heart beat in anticipation of seeing the long blonde hair and magnetic smile of Sophie, my daughter. I dropped her off in San Diego for the fall semester on August 10th and...
