Category Archives: community

Present Moment, Wonderful Moment

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

For so longI focussed on doing important things,prioritizing one activity over anotherand resenting ordinary, necessary tasks–cooking, cleaning, check-ups, and paying bills. Then, I kept company with folks even older than me.They helped me slow downand be present to where I … Continue reading →

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I Have Arrived

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

It was 38 degrees outside when I entered the cool of the seniors’ residence with a potted cyclamen for my mom. Yvonne, my favourite resident, asks “Do you ever stop?” I could have said, “Yes.” and told her about my quiet times and … Continue reading →

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A Message in Surround Sound

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

The odometer on my bike flashes 9999.9. Until it’s reset, it won’t report my distance, time, or average speed– .only how fast I’m going right now. Signs on driveways and outside schoolyardssay, “Slow down.” I notice how long it takes Fred to end … Continue reading →

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The Truth That Set You Free

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Sitting on the hillside,listening to the preacher,you can’t remember the words exactly–something about the kingdom of Godand the list of who are blessed and belong–and it dawned on you:it’s everyone.Everyone.Everyone belongs in God’s forever kingdom of love,including you. Tears filled … Continue reading →

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What It Means to Live from the Heart: A Podcast Conversation

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity of being interviewed by my friend and colleague Deb Arndt, for the second episode of the Living from the Heart podcast. In it, I shared my experiences of living from the heart and receiving … Continue reading →

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Always

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

Before He said the words,before I was lowered through the roof,before I became sick and paralyzed,before my first transgression,before I was even born,I was loved.I was forgiven. Before I picked up my matand walked,I was whole.I was enough.I didn’t need … Continue reading →

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On That Day

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. …  It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man … Continue reading →

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In the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

When we imagine surrendering our life to God, we often brace ourselves for unwanted change. Of course, we do, fearful creatures that we are. But after I asked God to take and receive my life at the end of my … Continue reading →

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Caregivers

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

I have been an independent womandoing what I like since I became an adult. Then suddenly I becamea caregiver.Now, my life is not my own.My thoughts are about someone else–their needs, their health. Life as I knew it was swept off … Continue reading →

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Calling in the Angels

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

The rhythm of the everyday pilgrim includes coffee in the morning and a spacious amount of time to quiet her mind and open her heartto meet God in silence. Her Rule of Life reminds her toget outside, eat well,and look for God in … Continue reading →

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