by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 16, 2026 | Linger, Listen, Look, Love
I marvel at the hospitality of God. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit invite humankind to be devoted, to dwell together, to dialogue openly, and to desire passionately together. God invites us into His hospitable presence. He likes being with us (Exodus 25:8, John...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jan 5, 2026 | Love, Surrender, Yield
I begin 2026 feeling a bit off-kilter. Although I engaged deep reflective Scripture reading through December, anticipating the birth of Jesus, the last few weeks have felt a bit “off.” As I explore this unease, words like discombobulated, unsettled, and disorientated...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Oct 13, 2025 | Attentive, Devoted, Love, Presence
Sammy, my son, endeavored to encourage Eve, his 3 1/2 yrs old daughter, to eat her lunch. For dinner the night before, I purchased sushi (not the raw fish kind, but rolls with crab, cucumber, and spicy mayo). I had a few pieces left over, which I brought to eat for...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 1, 2025 | Love, Mercy, Payback, Retaliate, Revenge
I noticed an interesting bug in the garden around the zucchini, squash, and pumpkins. My investigation revealed not just a few bugs, but an infestation of these little oblong creatures. I saw big bugs, the size of quarter, and itty bitty nymphs, the size of a pen...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jun 24, 2025 | Love, Marriage
At eight and ten years old, Wilma and Jackie (also known as Jack or John) met. It was not a match made in heaven at this young ago. Jackie enjoyed pulling Wilma’s long curls while Wilma and Wanda (Jackie’s sister) formed a tight bond. Nevertheless, nine years later,...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Feb 7, 2023 | Alabaster, Forgiveness, Love
Because many celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, I find myself reflecting on instances of extravagant love in the Bible. While Jesus ultimately demonstrates the most pivotal expression of boundless love through His sacrifice, many examples of people...
