It’s funny looking back. In spite of the fact that I went to church sometimes as a young adult, it’s the last place I would have gone to learn how to hear God’s voice. Even though I was a cradle Catholic and a definite believer in Jesus, I had never learned to integrate our faith […]
Deeper Life: The simple art of surrender
When are you going to realize? It’s not your job to scurry around, grasping at glints of vanishing light- The Kingdom lies within. A radiant, beaming presence – the simple answer to your prayers – is waiting patiently inside, for you to acknowledge Him. When will you allow Him to rise up from within you? […]
Simple Faith: Tune into the promptings of the Holy Spirit
I had the grace to hear You, and I listened. You whispered, but I tuned in- and I listened. You sang a gentle melody, and I listened. The world competed for my attention, but I listened. You rose up from within me, and I listened. You expanded all around me, and I listened. You danced […]
Expect great things from the Lord
This week for the first and last time, all three of my sons were in the same Christmas program at school. My eldest had overcome many fears to take on a lead role, and I had volunteered to work with the kids on their lines so was personally invested in many of them-I was looking […]
Simple Faith: Discerning the voice of God in your heart
When He tells you to rest, take a break. When He tells you to stand in faith, keep your chin up. When He tells you to march, go to the ends of the earth. There are many voices in this world, but only One that truly loves you … There are many paths you can […]