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Searching for And Maintaining Peace Amidst Relatives During the Holidays

Searching for And Maintaining Peace Amidst Relatives During the Holidays

Read the Word // Open your Bible to today’s First Reading: Isaiah 26:1-6 Reflect on the Word //  My shoulders tightened in anticipation of Christmas dinner. As we made the...
December 04, 2024
Sainthood is not One-Size-Fits-All

Sainthood is not One-Size-Fits-All

“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” // Matthew 5:12 Have you ever had a Saint whom you are certain follows you around?In fourth grade,...
October 31, 2024
There is Something Greater Here

There is Something Greater Here

“There is something greater than Jonah here.” // Luke 11:32 I’m considering deleting social media.  As I discern, I find myself wrestling with pros and cons, yearning for a clear-cut...
October 13, 2024
He Will Carry it With You

He Will Carry it With You

“The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD!” // Job 1:21 Recently, in a small group meeting, a friend shared the inspiration...
September 29, 2024
Life Begins in Christ

Life Begins in Christ

He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” // Luke 11:28 I was one of the last of my friends to get married....
August 14, 2024
Resting With Jesus - Blessed Is She

Resting With Jesus

Jesus answered him, "Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head." // Matthew 8:20 “Goodnight,” I whisper...
June 30, 2024
Heard, Seen, and Loved - Blessed Is She

Heard, Seen, and Loved

But there was not a sound; No one answered, and no one was listening. // 1 Kings 18:29 My four-year-old has been getting frustrated lately as he yearns for more...
June 11, 2024
His Look of Love - Blessed Is She

His Look of Love

Jesus, looking at him, loved him . . . // Mark 10:21 It was 2:30 p.m. My toddler was hysterical, having woken up early from his nap courtesy of his...
May 26, 2024
God Meets Us In The Desert - Blessed Is She

God Meets Us In The Desert

He said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.” // John 1:23 My breathing...
January 01, 2024
Our Value Is In Him - Blessed Is She

Our Value Is In Him

“Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.” // Luke 12:7 I have a tendency to be...
October 19, 2023
I Thank God For You - Blessed Is She

I Thank God For You

We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you...
September 05, 2023
Praising The God Who Gives - Blessed Is She

Praising The God Who Gives

“For the LORD, your God, is the God of gods, the LORD of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who has no favorites, accepts no bribes; who executes justice...
August 13, 2023