I love this picture. When I first started working at the Catholic church in town, I placed this image as my desktop background screen. I wanted to start my day and finish my day being reminded of it’s message.  The pastoral associate who worked with me at the same time, and a good … Continue reading "…Open Wide The Door"

“Do you believe in the Son of Man?” Jesus wants us to put every ounce of our trust in him—and our vision will deepen. This in many ways is the heart of the matter: De-center your ego and re-center it on Christ. And now that you see, believe!” Too often, personal egos self inflate resembling … Continue reading "…Ego Recentered"

“Jesus sees the man lying on his mat, next to a pool, and asks, “Do you want to be well?” The man says yes, and Jesus replies, “Rise, take up your mat, and walk.” Immediately, the man is healed. One would expect that everyone around the cured man would rejoice, but just the contrary: the … Continue reading "…The Unrighteous Ego"

Why is there blindness? Why is there deafness? Why are there people with disabilities?  In ancient times, people thought the sinfulness of the parents caused birth defects. But Jesus allays their fears: “No one sinned, it is so that the works of God might be made visible.” These disabilities lean on other senses that become … Continue reading "…Language Not Spoken"

You hear so many stories of how men and women reconnect from a past love or relationship.   At some prior point, their paths had crossed and there was a seedling of love planted. What’s spectacular is that it could be 10, 30 or 50+ years later before they are rejoined.  That dormant flame, is quickly … Continue reading "…Love Waits"

For those of us who have pets, it’s easy to understand our sadness when they die or get hurt.  It’s pretty remarkable how one heart can spew out so many flavors of love for people, animals, places or things.  One heart accommodates love in a variety of meanings. Just one word and one syllable, love, … Continue reading "…Got Love?"

I love subtle nods from God. I love when He affirms thoughts and practices. I love when we are in sync on matters. I love how His timing is always apropos to the issue at hand. I love that He makes it so simple to help. I love that He is God. I love that … Continue reading "…Just Let God"

For all those moments when doubt creeps in.  For all those moments that someone else plants a seed of doubt in your mind.  For all those moments that sting your heart. For all those moments that you wonder if you could have done better in any of the many roles of life. Remember, Jesus doesn’t … Continue reading "…He Deems Us Worthy"

Sometimes we can be taken aback by vicious and illogical behaviors of others. Sometimes lines are drawn so deep in the sand, we are left wondering how another could be so close minded and hurtful.  Men and women need to be given a chance (or several) to surpass, or at least meet, any given expectation. … Continue reading "…Those Without Sin"

I like listening, reading and watching Joyce Meyer Ministries. Today, she had a video on Facebook on becoming more aware of God’s presence.   She said she’s been praying last year for the Gift of Awareness. She says “God, I don’t want to miss you doing a bunch of outstanding stuff in my life and me thinking … Continue reading "…Be Still"