How Do I Reach Out to Heaven?
How far of an emotional trust does it take to hope that “I matter”? Do I have to “prove something” to get heaven to reach back to me?
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Joy and Happiness and God!
I’d like to think that people who are joyful are also exceptionally happy as well, but I’ve found that this is not always true.
Continue reading →You Would Do This for Me?
Something profound takes place in the soul of a person when they know “they matter”, when they know they are prized.
Continue reading →How Do You Comfort Someone?
During this Holy Christmas Season, let us all make it an intentional point to reach out to at least one person who is afflicted and speak to their hearts in the name of Jesus.
Continue reading →Spiritual Guidance
Spiritual guidance is heard like soft music in the night by those who have learned to be still and listen.
Continue reading →We Are All Called!
When we say, “LORD, let Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven,” what does that really mean?
Continue reading →The Prophecy Candle
On the first Sunday of Advent a purple candle is lit, typically called the “Prophecy Candle” in remembrance of the prophets, primarily Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ.
Continue reading →Being Child Like
Friend! You do not need to fear that you are not good enough or do not “do enough” or are not perfect enough to please God!
Continue reading →What Really Counts…
Deeply ingrained in each of our hearts, you and I know the importance of gratitude. We spend time teaching our children how to say “thank you,” how to write a note of appreciation.
Continue reading →Pondering Purpose in a Tarnished World
Life is much like this 100 year old tray of mine. Our shine and “glow” can become dull when we aren’t nurtured and loved.
Continue reading →Seeing and Seeking The Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is within us. It is deposited inside of us, waiting for us to act. We can see the Kingdom of God if we let our faith grow and purify us in that growth.
Continue reading →Constantly Changing Lives
Just like my garden trees, our lives are constantly changing. We humans also experience change in different seasons emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Continue reading →Desperate People Don’t Look Pretty
Admitting out loud (and honestly) that you’re desperate… often means that you risk ridicule from onlookers who may thrive on others who are in pain.
Continue reading →Save Your Life!
So often we hear how important it is to take care of ourselves, give ourselves good things, and believe in ourselves.
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