Growing up Christian, I learned the same stories over and over. The Red Sea and the escape from Egypt, the Garden of Eden, Jesus walking on the water, and Daniel in the lions’ den were just a few. I heard the stories so much that I thought I knew all about it. What I missed was the adult version of the story.
Continue reading “Daniel’s Prayer”
This week my moms found something in the parable of the Lost Son. Usually, I glaze over when this parable is mentioned. I cannot count the number of sermons and homilies I have heard on the “Prodigal Son.” My mom pointed out a four-word phrase that changed my thinking.
Continue reading “When We Are Lost”
I have been adrift in a stormy sea this week; calling out to the Savior for His help in distress. The days have been dark. My husband and I sought Him at our Lighthouse today.
Continue reading “Daily Forgiveness”
Have you found the joy of hunkering down yet? What is your perspective of the Crisis with a capital “C.” Once I got past the fear, I found sparks of Joy. It is time to find our bond to heaven. Continue reading “Crisis Perspective”
During the storm thinking muddles and I battle fear and pain. Once the storm passes, peace settles in the atmosphere. The sky clears to a bright blue. I survey the debris. The actions needed fall into place. God provides the tools I need and I get back to work. Continue reading “Finding Peace”
Mountain air surrounds me as I venture out of my cocoon. We visited our property today. It enveloped me in the trees with the wind shifting through the branches. No words can describe the beauty of the Creator. Continue reading “He Showed Me!”
What a week! I wasn’t sure I would make it through the battle. In the middle of last week, God gave me a scripture. His gift was Psalms 62:6-9: Continue reading “The Cabin in the Woods”
Just what does this mean? Is love like putting on a jacket? Is it a feeling or a choice? While reading a novel, I came across the phrase several weeks ago. It stayed under my skin like a song I couldn’t get out of my head. Just what do I need to learn? Continue reading “To Put on Love”
This week I found my writing meandering. Then the words stopped. I spent this week dreading each day ahead of me imagining what would happen tomorrow. What are they going to say? What if I said this? I could not stop my mind from playing out scenarios. Continue reading “Limitations”
