There are not many moments of pure stillness in our days. The moments when we just wake up and right before we fall asleep are two moments that are completely quiet, it’s just us and our thoughts. I happen to read a lot and many people say these moments are the most powerful of our… Continue reading What is the most powerful part of your day?
What is the power of collective prayer?
Many people talk about prayer as if the only way to pray is alone in your room, where it is just you and God. Have you ever thought about what happens when you are in a group of people, praying about or for a specific person? I have pondered this many times over the years.… Continue reading What is the power of collective prayer?
How does God speak to you?
Do you ever wonder to yourself where the thoughts in your head come from? Do you picture the little angel on one shoulder telling you one thing and then the little devil on the other saying the exact opposite? How can I know it’s from God and not just what I want? Let’s ponder that… Continue reading How does God speak to you?
The rain has been falling. What happens after the rain?
It’s funny how often I don’t wonder about where the expressions originate, I use them because feels like they were always a part of my vocabulary. This week, Longfellow said it well…Into each life some rain must fall. A lot of rain has fallen this week and not in the metaphorical sense. I live in… Continue reading The rain has been falling. What happens after the rain?
Don’t worry, be happy. Is that even possible?
I know, I have the popular song from awhile ago in my head too. It bubbles up when I think about what worry is and what it effect that it has on us. According to the dictionary, worry is a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems. Commonly known as fretting, dwelling… Continue reading Don’t worry, be happy. Is that even possible?
What are you waiting for? The time is now.
I don’t know about you, but I find myself somewhere around my birthday thinking about things I would like to accomplish or do in the next year of my life. Then, I often put them off. (sound familiar?) This year, I started to think, when is the right time to start something new? The answer… Continue reading What are you waiting for? The time is now.
I’ll leave a light on.
When I was a kid, there was that tag line in a commercial about leaving a light on for you. Genius, right? I immediately have the image of a porch light illuminating the front door so that coming in the house at night is not scary, because you know where you are. The light is… Continue reading I’ll leave a light on.
Moments of unexpected beauty…..
Today I want to share about the random and unexpected beauty that I find in the world. Sometimes I am too wrapped up in myself or my thoughts to notice, but today I am sharing some of the beautiful, unexpected moments of the past week. Lightning: I live in the south and when it’s sooo… Continue reading Moments of unexpected beauty…..
Do you have a favorite day?
Who has a favorite day? Is it a holiday? Christmas? Easter? Maybe your birthday? I happen to really like my birthday. Lot’s of people do not, and that’s ok for you, but don’t kill my joy! I am a self proclaimed birthday lover! (I will celebrate your birthday too…lol) I mean, I wake up on… Continue reading Do you have a favorite day?
Unanswered prayers…like it or not….
Are prayer ever on your mind? You may pray faithfully every day, maybe more than once, but do you ever wonder if they are being answered? I know that I do. I do believe that my prayer is in partnership with God’s will. If what is in my prayers is only my will and desire,… Continue reading Unanswered prayers…like it or not….