Journal Entries have often times included lover letters to God. These are personal conversations with and prayers to the Father in Heaven.
The journey that changes the world is upon us. It is about an 80 mile trip of walking and riding a donkey to a destination that God chose to come to earth. The trip will be treacherous for a woman 9 months pregnant. Mary and Joseph did not hide, they trusted God and His process …
Tucked amid the three trees is a moss covered shelter housing the babe of a lifetime. It is a remembrance of the birth of the One who saves humanity to eternity. The tree of pride gives way to humble means. The tree of humility carries the breath of God on the wind throughout the earth. …
God knows your name. He whispers to you in the recesses of your heart planting seeds of encouragement, warnings, guidance, and love. Do you listen for Holy? The coming of the Christ child had people talking, kings worried, and nations gearing up to take over political interests as favored ones. Alas, this is not what …
Commercialism has taken us away from reflecting on the real reason we celebrate Christ-mas. We begin at the Black Friday sales and do not slow down until New Year’s Day. Stress overwhelms and crowds get cranky, so why not change that this year. As you gather with your friends, co-workers, and families this season spend …
I love how God blesses us upon waking with birdsong and bright light. We come out of the darkness of night and into the glorious beauty of rising again with God. Let us not be too tight on our schedules that we do not have time to set the tone for the day with God …
It is the season of thankfulness. No matter how bad, difficult, tiring, or catastrophic life has been so far the good outweighs them. Rake the dead leaves of the past away and make note of the good things that have happened. Write, call, or visit those who showed up in your darkest hour and give …
A grateful heart resonates with the love of God. To wake in pain yet still give thanks for the gift of rising another day is to feel blessed no matter the struggle. A thankful snuggle with my dog at the end of a long tiring day makes me smile at the blessing of unconditional love. …
The hands of Holy is in everything and everyone in the universe. The beauty of it all was made with love and remains in the splendor of God’s hands with a splash of grace. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:15 Today, be the hands and feet of …
Build your life on finding grateful joy everyday at some point. Soon your stack of joy will override the regret, anxiety, and changes that sneak up on you. Awaken to expectations of joy that will find you at any moment. When you focus on the goodness of God in present moments, the past and the …
In Life we are meant to find connections, contentment, and create harmony through serving. Without these life becomes selfish and vicious. That is not a beautiful life. It is hard to serve those who are unappreciative, but prayer can get us there for we are called not only to serve, but to be warriors in …
