Like sugar on wet strawberries, we don’t know Jesus is there until we taste for ourselves- meditation is worth a try.
Encouragement for when life has crushed your spirits
When life knocks us off our horses and tramples us into the mud, it’s easy to forget about God. Next time you’re crushed and defeated, I hope you lift your eyes and Remember: He wants you to rise. written by Nicky Gant 2/16/2018
Spiritual Journey: when you have no one to turn to
Always Available The saints are just friends I can call at any hour, without waking anyone up- that’s what they’re here for. What would I do without them?
Spiritual Journey: When you’re feeling all alone
Loneliness is just God’s way of keeping you all to Himself. He’s like a child, who doesn’t want to share His favorites. Who else can you turn to when darkness closes in and no one’s in sight? It’s all part of His master plan … He wants to be the only shiny thing you can imagine. He wants you […]
Deeper Life: Finding peace through the power of prayer
Peace is like God wearing pajamas, cozying up next to you on the couch- basking in the fireplace glow. No matter how busy you are, peace can have a home in your heart. You can take it with you, wherever you go. The more peace you have inside, the more others will be warmed by your […]
Confessions of a mystical poet
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 […]
The benefits of facing giants
After his basketball game this morning, my son asked “Why do I always have to guard the biggest kids?” It’s true, I noticed the same thing. My son is pretty tall too, but he always winds up matched with kids, who are a head above him. It makes it hard for him to gain any […]
Magnetic God
Why do I resist you? You’re like a magnet of pure love, drawing me in- it takes all my strength to stay away. What if I just let go? And allow myself to unite.
Laying on of the hands prayer is as natural as breathing
Luke 4:40 “While the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and laying His hands on each one of them, He healed them.” Did You know Christians are called to practice laying on of the hands prayer? It’s a simple and beautiful way to bless […]
Deeper Life: Embracing the mystery of faith
Into still and inky waters – under pitch black skies, I row. There is a light beyond this darkness – I can feel it in my soul. It’s a mystery that calls me – with every prayer, I row. Deeper and further away from the shore- I lose sight of everything I’ve known, and still I row. […]