While enjoying lunch with a great friend, our discussion led back to a childhood memory that wasn’t great in my family timeline.  As usual, my friend had a snappy quip that brought me right back from those dark memories, to the polar opposite of the present moment which was filled with laughter, understanding and acceptance. … Continue reading "…Shelter of the Most High"

Unfortunately, there will be times in our lives that will be difficult.   We may not be ready for life altering news. It may leave us numb, breathless and shaken.  The young adult son of one of my colleagues passed away suddenly. This mother is breathing but barely.  She is conscious but barely. She is making … Continue reading "…A Heart in Pieces"

I have been learning extensively about the layers of God’s intense love and the delightful and engaging effects to His beloved people.  Some may wonder why their heart is unsettled, or worse, they hear the pleas but ignore its pangs. Some may seem, from outward appearances, that they have all they need, but sadly they … Continue reading "…Hearts Are Restless"

I was having a discussion with my daughter Hannah about vocations, service, and what that entails.  We spoke about Mary, the mother of Jesus in service to God and humanity, Mother Teresa serving the poorest in slums of Calcutta, to a husband and wife serving their family with a stable, healthy upbringing, and even a … Continue reading "…No Service To Small"

This wasn’t the first time I’ve noticed bright sunrays shining through beautiful stained glass windows at church.  I love to be drenched in the vibrant colors that are emitted to the nave and sanctuary. My church has a gorgeous rose window depicting saints and angels in hues of blue, red, green and gold.  I recall a time during the … Continue reading "…Lead Me with Light and Truth"

Since starting this project, I find myself in this exact situation: I keenly search and await evidence of what is calling to me next and what it means or how I should use it.  My ears are on alert, my mind is constantly searching, my heart is waiting to be touched,  my soul is open. … Continue reading "…My Soul Waits"

Recently, my family visited the local planetarium. It’s always so fascinating to discover what astronomers are finding within the heavens and the numerous galaxies that seem to be discovered each day.  It is so vast and infinite.  There is so much space measured in years that a human could never experience.  We usually ask, “Why … Continue reading "…To Wander Through Space"

Because I’ve studied Theology, people automatically think I can quote and identify Scripture passages by the book, chapter and verse, that I must be extremely religious or harbor a “holier than thou” precept.  Um, not quite. Recently while discussing my academics in theology, someone challenged me that “I must know the passage of Isaiah 53.” … Continue reading "…The Author of Us"

“LUKE 11:29-32: Friends, in today’s Gospel Jesus tells the crowd that they will receive no sign, except the sign of Jonah, which was a prophetic code for his death and resurrection.Everything Jesus said and did, in one way or another, is an anticipation of his resurrection. The God of Israel, the God of Jesus Christ, … Continue reading "…Can Love Hate?"

As one matures in faith and knowledge of the One True Creator, it’s only natural to recognize the immortal shadow of God over the mortal whims of man.   At some point, we confidently declare obedience to the only One that will ever matter in life, as all else from man is really frivolous. The light … Continue reading "…Under God’s Shadow"