Where Are You Today, Lord?

“Why should you turn the other cheek to someone who has struck you? Because it’s practical?! No, because that’s the way God operates, and you’re being called into the divine life. Why should you go beyond simply loving those who love you? Because that’s the way God operates: he loves the saints and he loves … Continue reading "…Vine, Divine? Both?"

Making a day enjoyable for someone else, who has caused personal turmoil, could possibly seem like monumental growth, but actually, it was small in comparison to what I received in return.  I’ve re-acknowledged how strong my will is to hold on to Christ through the storms of life. All else is irrelevant.

Peace. It’s whatever it is that keeps us moving forward. That peace is hope. That hope is God. God is peace.

This commitment can change daily, weekly, by the month or yearly.  But our first priority needs to be committed to God, then He will put everything in for us in it’s place.

There are days I’m on my way to knowing my mission, but sometimes, I am not so sure. I need to listen more intently to God’s direction and then act without making excuses or delays. It’s time to identify when my soul has shalom, and when it does not.   Christ always leads us to … Continue reading "…Do You Have Shalom?"

There is NO relationship that will thrive without attention. “For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.” — St. Teresa of Avila Peace, Paula

Just as we are unique to each other, our relationship with Christ is unique as well. God knows exactly where to rest in our heart and when we are to recognize His presence there.  This cannot be stressed enough. Today I told a young woman, whom I’ve known for 16 years – since she was … Continue reading "…Is Christ Within?"

Last night while driving home from a long day of work, I received my weekly random text from my friend the priest in Africa. I didn’t realize at the time, that it would have encompassed my whole weekend.  My first thought after receiving was “Yes and at times almost overwhelmingly fulfilled”. Tonight, my son and … Continue reading "…Affirmation From Afar"

Saturday was a long business day – exciting but tiring.  At about 7:00pm I was with clients, who were also friends.   Because we are friends, it took a bit longer than usual because conversation drifts from one familiar topic to another then back to business.  But, no matter what I’m doing, who I’m with or … Continue reading "…Really? Again? So Soon?"

Conversations about God are never far from the surface and appear when you least expect it.  During a visit with clients, a discussion came up about judgment – not God’s- but man’s – and how people seem to think they personally rule over the inhabitants of the universe. It’s too bad because it isn’t God … Continue reading "…Return To God"