I think it’s a relief to know who we are and aren’t … to realize there’s only one Light, one Bright and Shining Glory so high above our ways … the best we can do is look up in awe and allow our jaws to drop … to fall to our knees and invite our […]
Spiritual Journey: When You Reach the Limits of Your Human Capabilities
When I allowed my heart to open so far, so fast that it shattered into a million tiny pieces – I didn’t realize I was making the smartest decision of my life. My love exploded into the universe like fireworks vanishing into thin air, and I experienced the gaping emptiness of my broken humanity – […]
Simple Faith: Follow your inner compass
When you follow the whispers of Love in your heart, people might think you’re crazy – Don’t let that stop you from choosing freedom. There’s only One, who knows the way. Whether you call it spiritual GPS, intuition, angel whispers, or the still small voice of God, following interior guidance is an important part of […]
Simple Faith: Embracing Vulnerability
The armor that keeps you safe is blocking the light. Why don’t you put down that 10-ton shield, and see for yourself? The beautiful, dangerous fullness of life is waiting for you, and there’s only one way to experience it. Researcher Brene Brown said “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. […]
Simple Faith: Learning to trust
I didn’t want to take your hand. I didn’t want to follow you. Again and again, I called You back into the comfort I believed in. But there was no stopping You. In the end, I realized I couldn’t truly live without You. In the end, I ran after You – past everything I’d known, through my fears […]
Spiritual Journey: When it’s time to step out on faith.
You’ll never feel ready. There’s never going to be a better time. There are no guarantees in this life. But you can count on the Truth: a step into the unknown for God leads into the Light you’re longing for. What’s stopping you? My son likes to look at the stats of my Unite in Prayer […]
God is easy to find (if we have the courage to look in the right places)
If you gaze at the gruesome physicality of the cross long enough, you can begin to see past the horror of suffering- into the gorgeous treasure of graces within. Perfect Love cloaked Himself in the consequences of our actions to save us- could anything be more beautiful? If you have the courage to look, you […]
Peacemaker’s prayer
Into the darkness of a world divided by hatred, give me the courage to carry Your light. Radiate Your truth so brightly through me that I can’t help but cast out lies. Ignite the fire of Your love so boldly in me that I leave trails of freedom, wherever I go. In Jesus name, […]
Me Too Prayer (for courage to speak out against sexual assault)
Thank you God for the swell of voices, who have found the courage to speak out against sexual harrassment and assault. It’s awesome to see the truth coming to light and justice being served in some instances. Today, I ask that You rise up even more brave warriors of truth to speak out against their […]
Unite in Prayer: For the courage to step out on faith
Lord, I can feel Your firey presence in my bones, calling out to me and awakening my soul – but I’m not sure where You want me to go. By the power of Your Spirit, please fill me with clarity, faith and courage of conviction. When I fully understand what you’re asking of me, I promise to […]