One of the focus areas I strive to improve upon in my spiritual life is to incorporate more meditative prayer into my existing prayer life. I had mentioned this to my retreat spiritual director and she asked, “Why do you want to do this? Why do you want to meditate or center?” That was a really good question that I needed to reflect on more deeply. Read More
At the far end of our backyard is a pond. I often sit on our deck in silence, as there I am able to take in all of the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Read More
Growing up, I was quite an inquisitive child. There were always questions that I needed answered. Questions like:
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Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be just going about our own business when all of a sudden, WHAM! Temptation strikes us right where we stand. Read More
When I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was never one to stay in one spot for very long.
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There is an image that has been popping into my head as of late – an image that I haven’t seen since my childhood. Read More
I have a secret that I need to tell: I love watching sheep. They are very funny animals. The way they run around in their pen always brings a smile to my face.
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Something strange is happening today.
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It is hard to believe that we are in the fourth week of Lent – already. The days seem to be running faster than normal. Perhaps it’s time that we start fast-ing for Lent. Read More
One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This always seems to put me on the right path toward learning more about my faith and how I can improve my prayer life. Read More
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