When we look critically at the many thoughts and feelings that fill our minds and hearts, we may come to the horrifying discovery that we often choose death instead of life, curse instead of blessing. Jealousy, envy, anger, resentment, greed, lust, vindictiveness, revenge, hatred ... they all float in that large reservoir of our inner … Continue reading Growing Peace
Building
I have a day to get on with today however this is so much on my heart that it can not wait any longer. Part of this is being mindful of my own words, actions and feelings and working towards being mindful of how my words and actions build up or tear down. Over the … Continue reading Building
Waiting for
Didja ever feel like you were waiting for some big event to happen that will put everything to rights in your world? You know the event I'm talking about, the one where everything is just this perfect, utopian paradise? Everything falls into place and suddenly life is just magical. Yeah, that. Sometimes I dream about … Continue reading Waiting for
Good Grief!
I said to a friend, "the ache becomes familiar over time". The ache of grief never really goes away. It's there, niggling at the edge of the heart and mind until something reminds our heart and whew! The response of our heart flows down our face unbidden, inconvenient. The evidence remains and we're unable to … Continue reading Good Grief!
There, but for the Grace of God, go I
Happens to be on of my very least favorite sayings in Christianity. I remember the first time I heard it and who said it. I know it bristled me then and now, well. I just don't, yeah, no. Twenty-five years of reflecting and I finally know why. Grace: mercy, clemency, pardon, forgiveness, charity, mercy, favor, … Continue reading There, but for the Grace of God, go I
Living Over There
Every Little Prison (Deliver Me) Matt Maher From wanting to be loved From wanting to be praised by all From needing to be first From finding all my worth in this world From wanting to be seen From constant worrying about myself Deliver me From validating words that only seem to serve a heart that's … Continue reading Living Over There
Intimacy
Sometimes we experience a terrible dryness in our spiritual life. We feel no desire to pray, don't experience God's presence, get bored with worship services, and even think that everything we ever believed about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit is little more than a childhood fairy tale. Then it is important to realise that … Continue reading Intimacy
Forgive = Love = Change
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWMebzGZGZc East to West - Casting Crowns Here I am Lord and I'm drowning In Your sea of forgetfulness The chains of yesterday surround me I yearn for peace and rest I don't want to end up Where You found me And it echoes in my mind Keeps me awake tonight I know You've cast … Continue reading Forgive = Love = Change
Pearls
Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Jesus said to his disciples: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for … Continue reading Pearls
Love is…
I've mentioned before that one of my favorite things is leaving work on Thursday nights, it's Faith in Culture night on the Busted Halo Show. I really enjoy listening to Fr. Dave & crew chat with listeners about where they see and experience faith in everyday culture: music, movies, television shows etc. The conversations are … Continue reading Love is…
A Quilter's Heart 