Listen, God, to my prayer; do not hide from my pleading… I rock with grief… My heart pounds within me; death’s terrors fall upon me. Fear and trembling overwhelm me; shuddering sweeps over me. I say, “if only I had… Read More ›
Faith
Heartfelt Coffee
If we were having coffee right now, I would embrace you with a hug. I’m not sure if you need a hug but I know that I do. I know you would welcome my hug with love and compassion. That… Read More ›
My Place of Inspiration
There are two places I find inspiration to write. One of those places is outside in nature where I can use all my senses to be present and know God surrounds me in all things. The place I feel most… Read More ›
Heavy Burdens
How heavy are your burdens, the weight of the rocks you carry around daily? Are they heavier than the cross that was carried by our Lord? A humbling event is to pray the Way of the Cross, Jesus’ journey to… Read More ›
An Encounter by the Creek
“We must speak to God as a friend speaks to his friend, servant to his master; now asking some favor, now acknowledging our faults, and communicating to Him all that concerns us, our thoughts, our fears, our projects, our desires… Read More ›
Hope
Tomorrow is the first day of Spring. When I think about spring, I think about hope. It’s the time of year when flowers begin to sprout and bud. It’s a time of new life. We celebrate Easter, the greatest celebration… Read More ›
Trust in God
Over the years, God has been refining my trust in Him. My trust in myself was always greater than my trust in God. What I have discovered is that since I had placed my trust in myself, I was in… Read More ›
Why Do I Write?
A tough question to answer because I’m not quite sure. I have always been mathematical and analytically driven and writing was torture. As I began a new journey, seeking God, I began to write. My mind was infused with words… Read More ›
Life Giving Water
I always find that nature teaches us so much about life. It is awesome to just sit or walk along a stream of water or just watch a waterfall. We can learn a lot about our journey by watching a… Read More ›
He Guides You
Listen to the water pouring from the fountain. Can you hear the fast movement of “drip, drop”? Envision the water as your soul, mind and heart pouring out to Jesus. All your thoughts and the feelings within your heart are… Read More ›