January 31, 2025
The last two days, the self-doubt demon has got me by the tail again. My thoughts sound like this “Why write down my feelings and thoughts? Who wants to hear what I think? What difference will it make? I am not new to writing a “journal”, I have years of pages. I have stopped writing for extended periods before for a variety of reasons, I’ll likely stop again.” These thoughts are hard to shake.
Here are some reasons that I chose to write my thoughts, especially during and after prayer time. When I pray and write I feel God’s word more deeply, I focus and pray better, I can find peace and joy in small things. When I pray and write since January 20, I feel more connected to God’s reign and less adrift in chaos. Re-reading the post on January 26, I am struck that it was only 4 days, from my post about day-light overcoming dim-light. And, by January 26 I was adrift in chaos and fear, until I re-oriented with the bible readings of the day. I lose focus, I lose touch with memory, I get distracted way too easily. I’ve learned this lesson before, and yet stopped the writing before. One example was during the Pandemia. I remember the fear of an unknown like no other. I prayed and wrote then, and I eventually stopped writing again.
I’m choosing to keep my inner self (my soul) oriented on the Light of Jesus Christ, on His healing. I believe that this orientation toward Him, is a NEED, not just a desire a want. It’s always been a need. These TROUBLED times emphasis to me again, it’s a need. Jesus, send me the Grace to keep focused in you.
Choosing to see signs of Light in the world.
The joy and the full body involvement in life that Vivi Lou has in everything she does. My granddaughter is 27 months old and life is clearly a gift she is enjoying.
Becky Schuller’s newspaper column in the Pine City Pioneer (Minnesota) January 23, 2025: “I imagine that there are amazing neighborhoods (with amazing neighbors) through out Pine City where kindness is a common occurrence. Yet in a world obsessed with social media, kindness doesn’t seem to make the news any longer, and the negativity is always getting the spotlight. As I embark into the new year at the Chamber office, I’ve set a goal to focus on the positive things in our community and shine a light on all of the good things that are happening here.”
February 7, 20205
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From CAC (Center for Action and Contemplation): The prophets continue to invite us into this fearless commitment to the values of liberation, love, and justice. The prophet knows their calling is not tidy, pretty, or neat. It is a trudge through the mud of life alongside the few who believe in the same values and hold the same commitments.
—Cassidy Hall, Author and podcaster Cassidy Hall
I hope that you can watch the above video. See the joy in Laura’s call as she works to create a welcoming space in this small area in St Louis. There are angels amongst us!
Let brotherly love continue.
Do not neglect hospitality,
for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels….for he has said, I will never forsake you or abandon you. Hebrews 13: 1 & 5
Seeking The Light 
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