Bits of Being

thoughts on life, faith, family….and, yes, just learning to "be"

Category: Spiritual Resources for Personal Use or in Group Settings

  • The Hope Of Advent

    Post Views = 109Week One of Advent 2024 I used to think that hope meant wishing for a desired outcome, and being certain of what that outcome would be. I thought hope was being confident that my wishes would be satisfied. It was the fulfillment of my expectations. And this was easy during Advent, because…

  • Lament By The Sea

    Post Views = 366I walk to the shoreline.Heavy weights propel me forward.I am sinking.Yet I feel the rhythm and the reassurance of monotony.And I lift my eyes to take in Eternity. (Pause) I’m here at the edge, in my mess.It’s tempting to step back to where I can’t get wet,But the One who is All-Vulnerable draws…