September 2023

Take A Day

Sometimes, we all need to take a day and do nothing. How rare is it that doing nothing is even possible? If we are ever able to carve out the time it seems we fidget, overthink about all that needs to be done, and before we know it, that small window of “doing nothing” is …

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Love

One of the greatest acts of love for others is to pray for them. That selfless gift of prayer may seem small and insignificant, but to God it is everything. It is the catalyst that links Holy to humanity. While our human efforts may not save someone, Jesus can. Praying in Jesus’ name surrenders the …

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Narrow Path

There are many ways Jesus works to draw people to the Father. If someone walks the unfamiliar way to you, it doesn’t mean Jesus is not working in their life. It is not for us to make assumptions as to whether others are lost or not lost. It is up to us as individual followers …

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Beautiful Surroundings

The nature of creation is to add beauty to our lives, provide medicinal herbs and building materials, nurture our souls, and deepen our faith walk on earth with the Creator. Let us not destroy, trash, deface, or forget the importance of holiness found in the beauty surrounding us wherever we are on earth. Life is …

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No Judgment

Your options are different from anyone else from the beginning of your life. To pass judgment on others based on your life experiences is unfair and unjust. I think of Jesus who, when faced with the stoning of a woman caught in sin by the mob of people, chose to stop, drop, and write in …

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Soul Work

Valor in and of itself is nothing without the soul work that develops your spirit towards holiness. It is then just deeds without meaning and depth. It is easy to be a martyr and work hard, but never having time for God, your family, helping others in need, or trying to understand those in the …

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Forgive

Who do you need to forgive? Today is the day, even if it is your very own self. Cross the bridge to heal that part of you where unforgiveness is holding on tight. The journey to wholeness in Christ includes the daily release of self, compassion for others, and the ability to forgive those who …

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Let It Go

Are there things going on or people in your life that by holding on tight, you feel in control? Remember, God is in control. You can relax in the freedom that by giving it all over to God in prayer, you surrender the worry, the fretting, the anxiousness, the control. It is time to rest …

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