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 ›
Trust
The power of listening
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Psalm 29:3-4 Ever take a… Read More ›
Decluttering the spirit
As my morning began to wind down, I looked over at the pile of trash that was sitting on my counter. My mornings are filled with making breakfast, lunch, and hopes of grabbing a cup of coffee. When I say… Read More ›
Journey or Destination?
“Success is a journey, not a destination.” Anonymous How many words can you replace the word “success” with? Could you insert words that define your journey? Several years ago at a retreat I attended, a spiritual director I met with… 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 ›
He hears your cry and draws you up…
“I wait for the Lord, who bends down to me and hears my cry, draws me up from the pit of destruction, out of the muddy clay. Sets my feet upon rock, steadies my steps and puts a new song… Read More ›
Superhero in the spiritual life
“but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.’ I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. Therefore, I… Read More ›
Wide open lens… endless possibilities through faith
“Faith widens our lens of our limited human understanding, giving us the graced view of eternal perspective to see that all is well in God. It’s the unveiled revelation of living faith that allows us to see Christ in the… Read More ›
Seasons – a life journey
“God has made everything appropriate to its time…” Ecclesiastes 3:11 If you could choose a season for all year long, which would you choose – spring, summer, fall or winter? Wouldn’t it be nice to have our favorite season all… Read More ›
The masquerade
He gives power to the faint, abundant strength to the weak. Though young men faint and grow weary, and youths stagger and fall. They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They… Read More ›
