Where Are You Today, Lord?

“One word from God can change your life forever. One word from God is worth 10,000 words from people. Faith comes by hearing and comes by the word of God. Faith rises when you hear God”.  Joyce Meyer His Words exist.  Are we listening to what we hear? Peace, Paula  

Being that today is Sunday, I thought this message was apropos to our Sunday visits to Mass.  I thought how God, like any parent, waiting for their children to come see them, would be excited in anticipation of seeing His children and catching up with their lives. But the message is that we need to … Continue reading "…Full Custody"

It seems we can all experience great highs and lows. Sometimes within the same day, which can leave us feeling melancholy – not happy – not sad.  Luckily, I know we are more than just our feelings. Truly though, the only one constant that reminds me we will always have hope is God. He is … Continue reading "…More Than a Feeling"

And yet, we constantly look to these, and other things, to determine our value instead of just looking upwards to our true worth – which is immeasurable in His eyes. Peace, Paula

You know, in those moments of self-doubt, confusion or apathetic resignation, I just pray… Dear God, fix what is weak or broken in me, because I just don’t understand how to correct it on my own. Lord Have Mercy, Paula

It’s so exciting to have good things happen that you were never anticipating or expecting! News of wage increase or job promotion. News of being rewarded for efforts in schoolwork, news about brand new relationships, or sharing in other’s joyous announcements of births, engagements, beginning school, pets, etc.  There is so much to life that … Continue reading "…A Very Good Thing"

For the last three weeks, I have been counting chicken eggs! One of my hens, Sophia, has been sitting on fertilized eggs and we are expecting baby chicks! Over the course of the weeks, there were times that she came off the eggs to take a bath, have some food, water and stretch her legs. … Continue reading "…Counting Chickens-Wait, Blessings"

Some days, most definitely today, I need solitude. I need to get away from all that distracts me, all things that disturb my train of thought, all things that create unnecessary noise and most  definitely interruptions. I need to escape into my thoughts, into my problems, into my prayers. I need silence in order to ask my questions and … Continue reading "…Wait In Silence"

I was having breakfast with a friend and we were discussing how parishes and their parishioners tend to stay within their own community gates.  She described a scenario where she said “they stay in their own silo”. My immediate response was “can you imagine if St. Paul,  James, John, Thomas or any of the other disciples … Continue reading "…So What Kind of Feet Are Beautiful?"

I find it interesting that when someone strives to get to know God, tries to put God first in their lives and tries to include God in all their decisions, others get uncomfortable or more likely just roll their eyes.  What’s funny is these same people profess faith in Christ!     Confusing.   They want … Continue reading "…Whose Approval Do You Seek?"