The Listening Project

In the spring of 2022, my world was shattered when my husband of 32 years died unexpectedly of cancer. My life tilted out of balance. As I tried to recover my footing, I clung to God.

The messages on this page are lifted from times of listening to God (I haven’t stopped). They have helped me to heal in my grief journey.  If you’re going through grief or other hardship, I hope these posts comfort you as you consider God’s kindness and love.

When You Look Deeper

When You Look Deeper

Look deeper. Further down your path. Let your imagination capture my message. Do you see a waterfall cascading in a steady rumble, flowing in magnificent shades of blues and teal and green? Light glistens as the water rushes down the river. This is my grace, flowing...

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Once You Feared This Season

Once You Feared This Season

Do you see the frosty crystals swaying before you? Remember when you thought the winter season of life meant you’d be alone? And you were afraid. Then you gained a family. Now your husband has been torn away and you are walking without him–alone again in a cold, empty...

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Step Past Comfort

Step Past Comfort

It snowed last night and the drifts are tall this morning. The air crackles with the tang of ice. Frost paints your windows with frigid patterns. You want spring now. It’s coming, but not yet. Today’s temperature is cold, but you need to go out. As the cold wind bites...

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You Shall Have It

You Shall Have It

You never need to work for my love. My love is never earned but sacrificial and full. Beyond what you understand. But I know you crave the love of others as well. This isn’t bad but be realistic. Plan for this love. If you chase after love in the wrong way, you’ll...

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Limping

Limping

You would extract the sword piercing your side. The pain is unbearable and you’re unable to escape it. I can. Your wound will heal but, like Jacob, you will limp. The ache will remain. Less over the years, but when the storms roll in or a memory rises in a morning’s...

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Pulled You Out

Pulled You Out

A fierce tidal wave shocked you yesterday. Disturbing waves washed over you, drawing you into a curtain of darkness. Take heart: you didn’t drown. I pulled you out. Yes, you’re in pain. I feel your misery. Call to me when the waves get monstrous. Don’t give in to...

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Forge Ahead

Forge Ahead

Don’t hide in the brush as though wolves were coming to split you open. Don’t crouch behind the leaves so that the twigs gash your face. Yes, the wolves howl. They are your emotions demanding you remain riveted to the pain. Panic takes you into the tangled thickets....

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The Colors of His Love

The Colors of His Love

Listen to the music of my creation, the sounds of colors flowing into the sky. This world is in constant change. Have you noticed? Observe the colors and songs of the sunrise. Note clouds frolicking across the sky. Do you see swirling snow doing celebration at midday?...

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Soar

Soar

Soar with me. I have broken through the walls of death and despair. Come with me and rise on the winds like an eagle. Like a cloud caught in the upper currents. Soar with me. Feel the freedom? Now look down to see what I see at times: sadness, loss, yearning. My heart...

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