By M. Charlotte Oliver I’ve found in the present days, tasks presented to me, are those I must complete by certain deadlines, in addition to those that are continuous and never ending. The dust accumulating on my nightstand, the inside of the microwave, which gets a splatter or two, no matter how precise I place … Continue reading Completion before Amelioration
by: M. Charlotte Oliver January 6th, 2021 A few days ago, I received the news that within the next eight weeks I could possibly be finished with studies related to academia. Of course, this does not mean I do not have other classes in the works. One specifically, is learning how to effectively use a … Continue reading Focus is Power
To stay on schedule of this weekly reflection, I bring this short note to you the day after probably one of the most highly tensed election seasons in the United States (US). As I compose this, I am weary, I am slightly mentally tired, and I am highly concerned. Although, I wasn’t born in the … Continue reading Hope Undimmed
Luke 14:1-11 If you look closely at yourself, with every flaw you may think of yourself. If you really look in the mirror made from every material God has created, and acknowledge that He also made you to appreciate His creation! You! If you really look, come on, look harder, will you? There would never … Continue reading Warm & Welcoming: The Great Supper P2
Listen to me read this reflection: Second heading: Clarity in salvation Isaiah 6 Living with a broken toe is quite a challenge. The break was discovered last week because I finally went to the podiatrist. It’ll take 3-4 weeks to heal completely, and I am so happy I don’t have too much outdoor care to … Continue reading Conversion or Commission P2
First heading: Appointing a royal adviser Though not chaotic, life as of lately, has been too busy for my liking. Yet, the simplistic nature of my being knows that the infinity in God, sustains me, appreciate how the soft blankets now on bed, comfort me, and remain thankful for the way my pillow offers me … Continue reading Conversion or Commission P1
Normally in Colorado, when the month of September returns, gardeners and farmers have at least 21 days to prepare for our autumn and winter seasons. However, this year we had seven days to do so. On the time of writing this blog it is snowy and 34 degrees outside. Just a few days ago, in … Continue reading Person & Work
Before you enter the Belize Friends’ Center (BFC) in the South Side of Belize City, Belize, every visitor is greeted by these words “Bridging the Gap Between Today and Possibilities”. Currently, the South Side is so different from when I grew up there. It is now known for gangs and families with young women, who … Continue reading An Overture of Divine Mercy
As the month of August ends, I am almost always impressed by its beauty. The leaves on the squash plants become a most striking sage and some almost seem like grey. Colors of orange, yellow, purple, white, green, and red, hang off branches and stems. I contend that the stores advertising Christmas in July and … Continue reading Matters Under Heaven
Just to left of me, the sun began to rise on what was predicted to be a warm day in Colorado. I began my early morning chores of cutting the herbs I’ll be drying this year, pulling seeds from the plants that so willingly give them, watering, then weeding specific areas of the back yard. At … Continue reading Harvesting Living Fields of Faith