“Humility is found in realizing that we can do nothing on our own. We are totally dependent on God. He is the Creator, and we are His creatures. None of us is more or less valuable than another… We are… Read More ›
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Bloom where you’re planted
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its… Read More ›
The navigator
Are you bad with directions? Have you been lost or perhaps just made a wrong turn or missed your turn? My youngest daughter loves to go on long drives. She or I pick a location to drive to. One of… Read More ›
Messy rough draft
Laying there upon the table, I found this nice, leather-bound book. Unrecognizable to my eyes. Where had it come from? What did it contain? Was it fiction or non-fiction? In awe and wonder, I picked it up and began flipping… Read More ›
I Spy
“Whatever you are doing, that which makes you feel the most alive…that is where God is.” St Ignatius Ever played the game I spy as a kid or even as an adult? I confess to both. When you play I… Read More ›
What’s in your life boat?
One day he got into a boat with his disciples and said to them, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So they set sail, and while they were sailing he fell asleep. A squall blew over… Read More ›
Dust to dust
For you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19 What does Lent mean to you? What are your expectations, if you have any, during this season of Lent? Do you hope to discover something deeper about yourself,… Read More ›
Present in the details
What if the life you were living was written in a book. The pages, a collection of moments. The chapters, seasons in your life. A few main characters, some just passing through to define the smaller details on the page…. Read More ›
Presence
Are you present? Presence is defined as “being with one or others or in the specified or understood place”. Swinging on the porch of a little cottage in Waco, TX, I wondered how present I’ve been lately as I listen… Read More ›
God’s phenomenon
They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Isaiah 40:31 Ever notice something unique in nature that grabs your attention?… Read More ›