Things seem a bit crazy right now. I am not sure about you, but it seems everyone I speak to is going through their own trials. Trials due to health, work, money, family and etc… I was just speaking to a small group of women …
God is still God
Prayer and Fasting – Why do we need to?
Fasting is that word we hear but so many times push it to the back of our minds and schedule, “next week” or “I will do that during Lent”. Why do we do this? Is it fear of failure, we don’t want to disappoint ourselves …
Meeting God in Prayer – Wherever We Are
God meets us here “Sometimes we don’t have the energy to climb the stairs or jump off the dock. Wherever we are in this moment: in community, in solitude, in joy, in sorrow, with motivation, or with great exhaustion… God meets us here.” ~ Richard …
Jesus, I trust in you!
Trust is an important part of my faith. But even when I am in that place of trust, I am always amazed at how God works in my life. I would love to tell you that I always had this trust but that is not so. It’s something Our Lord is teaching me day by day. Aren’t …
“But Mommy, do you love yourself?”
By: Mary Maddox From the mouths of babes. “But Mommy do you love yourself?” I will never forget those words and that moment. It happened 20 years ago. I was tucking my daughter Haley into bed and we were having an amazing little conversation. Amazing …
Kindness of Strangers
When I travel, I am never surprised by the kindness of people…people of all lands and of all religions. As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12 One day in Israel, we had just finished our …
I say, “YES” my Lord!
“I say “YES” my Lord” One of my favorite songs. I say “Yes,” my Lord, in all the good times, through all the bad times. I say “Yes,” my Lord, to every word you speak. We sing our songs…we read our Bible verses and relish the many uplifting quotes that …
Come To Me Just as You Are
My Beloved Soul Come to me just as you are. Come to me in your confusion, in your fearful times, and with all your questions. It is in those times and places that I await your call. Never forget that you are made in my image and likeness…made to be fit for this journey …
The Way of Peace
My Beloved Soul You are not meant to be overwhelmed by life. Call on my mercy to lighten your burden. Let me show you the easy way, the way of peace amidst turmoil, the way of trust amid uncertainty and the way of love …
Your Faith in Me Must Become Stronger
My Beloved Soul, The pain of feeling that you have failed and let me down should not linger on and on. Once the regret is noted and forgiveness asked for, that is when your faith in me must become stronger. Strive to believe in my …