Do not be afraid Luke 1:30 In the gospel reading for today we hear the annunciation of the angel Gabriel to Mary that she will conceive the son of God in her womb. Mary appears to be a little concerned… Read More ›
Jesus
The choice is yours
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 The first reading today is aligned again with hope we… Read More ›
Joy filled path
In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Isaiah 40:3 Christmas will be here before we realize it. This second week of Advent is a week of preparation, a… Read More ›
Adoption into a glorious family
Ephesians 1:6 “In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will” Ephesians 1:6 Today is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are… Read More ›
Collaboration in love
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”… Read More ›
Freedom from death and tears –
The readings from Isaiah this week are continuing to pull us into hope. In todays reading, I especially love how God promises to “destroy death forever” and “wipe away the tears from all faces (Isaiah 25:8).” How much more hopeful… Read More ›
A seed waiting to sprout
Isaiah11:1 “On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse” I love taking a walk on a cold, brisk morning. This particular morning as I was walking around the pond before beginning my day, I took in… Read More ›
Loneliness during a time of preparation
Do you ever feel alone around the holidays? Have you felt lonely even when you are surrounded by family and friends? The days leading up to Advent are days of darkness. It’s a time of emptying to prepare ourselves for… Read More ›
Discovering your own path…
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8 When was the last time you took an adventure and listened to nature surrounding you? Listened to God speaking through all sounds around you? Seeing what God… Read More ›
Resurrection through today’s struggles
“Then Jesus shouted, ‘Lazarus come out!’ And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in grave clothes, his face wrapped in a headcloth. Jesus told them, ‘unwrap him and let him go!” John 11:43-44 Are you bound… Read More ›
Women Who Walk By Faith 