You may have heard the expression that "cleanliness is next to Godliness" and without a doubt this would not be a beloved mantra by most. Yesterday just so happened to be my opportunity to catch up on all the neglected household chores of the week. From the kitchen to the bathrooms, floors and counter tops,… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Cleaning House This Advent
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me..for when I am weak, then I am strong."2 Cor. 12:9-10 What does it mean to be vulnerable? From its Latin root, this word… Continue reading The Grace of Vulnerability
"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zeph. 3:17 Have you ever experienced a time of holy delight with God? Lately, I have noticed something quite exquisite happening in my… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: My Delight
With the approach of Thanksgiving, my thoughts return to the table which I so customarily gathered around in my childhood. There in the small kitchen of my grandmother's home was a simple maple table with 6 chairs around. To the eye there was nothing unusual about it, but the love and memories that always surrounded it… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Around the Table
Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in truth you were taught and you will overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 2:7 About this time of year many of us take a moment to reflect on all of our blessings and the things… Continue reading Sowing Gratitude
"A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one-- to each according to his ability..." Mt 25: 14-30 Today's Gospel reading, if only taken on its surface, can leave us with a challenging understanding of… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Good and Faithful Servant
Ever have a day where you focus on one mistake and in its place you made several more? Where you can't seem to get back on track, or even see the track because for whatever reason you can't get out of the weeds? Couple a stellar combination of exhaustion and perfectionist tendencies and you have… Continue reading Facing the Music
At the age of 7, I had decided to teach myself to roller skate. Birthday money in hand, I selected a beautiful pair of skates coupled with amply cushioned knee and elbow pads. Not wanting to wait till I made it to the rink to practice, a surefire way to ensure embarrassment, I looked around… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Reaching For the Poles
In light of upcoming elections, many of us have spent time considering our options, weighing the consequences and praying that not only our nation survives but can address necessary issues. As difficult as this election year has been, I am reminded that my faith, though resting solely in Christ, cannot remain isolated from the reality… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Work Harder, Pray More
Don't copy the behaviors and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think Then you will learn God's will for you which is pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 "Why is it that it seems when we try the hardest to do everything right that… Continue reading On the Right Path
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