Scripture tells us of God’s faithfulness, love and healing. Stories unfold telling of Jesus’ miracles. He healed disease, restored vision and returned life after death. But what about the prayers that seem to go unanswered; times when healing did not come; tragedy was not averted? — What then? Scripture also provides stories of suffering. The… Read More »
Let’s Stay on Topic, Please
When trying to converse on a particular subject with my grandkids, it often goes something like this: Me: “Mother’s Day is coming up. What should we do for Mommy?” Colton: “Waylon pushed me off the couch this morning.” Me: “Oh, I’m sorry. What about Mother’s Day? What should we do for Mommy?” Colton: “He pushed… Read More »
Is That Smoke I Smell?
When I’m so angry I want to cry, I wonder… is something else going on here? When people are so angry that they lash out at people they don’t even know… could something else be in play emotionally? C.S. Lewis wrote, “I sat with my anger long enough, until she told me her real name… Read More »
Wings
The butterfly begins as an egg, hatches into a caterpillar, then a pupa or chrysalis forms, enclosing the head and body of the caterpillar. Next a metamorphosis takes place, their body tissue breaks down and reforms as legs, wings, and other parts. When the butterfly emerges from the pupa, it cannot fly right away. The… Read More »
Open the Eyes of My Heart
Regarding what it is like to have the indwelling presence of Christ in us: “When we set our hearts in the direction of what we know to be God’s heart in the matter – and begin to model our behavior in that direction – the Spirit within immediately reinforces our finite strength with infinite strength.… Read More »
Easter Sunday, A Prayer Reflection by Carlo Carretto
A Prayer Reflection by Carlo Carretto Jesus became a sacrament for me, the cause of my salvation, he brought my time in hell to an end and put a stop to my inner disintegration. He washed me patiently in the waters of baptism, he filled me with the exhilarating joy of the Holy Spirit in… Read More »
Prayer and Boston Cream Cupcakes
While some people prefer savory delicacies, I go for the sweets. If presented with a charcuterie board of cookies and cakes, I would not choose the plain shortbread. No, I would reach out for the vanilla cream filled, chocolate ganache topped cupcake. So, to take this example and apply it to prayer, should I be… Read More »
Burning Bushes, Angels and Beast
“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 18: 3). Children are born with the ability to imagine and to accept the unseen, to relish in fantastic possibilities like ferries, monsters, super-powers and the potential for adventure around every corner. Adults… Read More »
Ever Present
There are times when we can feel like we are on our own. Dealing with personal illness- both mental and physical, first-time parenting, experiencing the loss of a loved one are all examples of times when we may struggle with loneliness. There are numerous self-help books available to us. Parenting and marriage manuals and on-line… Read More »
Milestones
Special events mark important times in our lives. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, births of children are all examples of milestones in one’s life. The word “milestones” came about in the Roman period, during the 3rd century, when they built roads and marked every 1000 paces with a stone. It signified a journey’s progress achieved, a current… Read More »
