Thorns + Kisses
There he hangs—pale figure pinned against the wood. God grant that I may love Him as a I really know I should. I draw a little closer to share that...
Forgive + Heal
The Father’s love does not force itself on the beloved. Although he wants to heal us all of our inner darkness, we are still free to make our own choice...
Rejoice + Exult
Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; Exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. -Introit, Laetare Sunday Reflect Let the period of...
Purpose + Guidance
God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may...
Contentment + Repentance
To teach the grey earth like a child, To bid the heavens repent, I only ask from Fate the gift Of one man well content. Him will I find: though...
Breathe + Restore
Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness. Come, my Life, and revive me from death. Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds. Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up...
Give + Sow
Lord, teach me to be generous, To serve You as You deserve, To give and not to count the cost, To fight and not to head the wounds, To toil...
Open + Move
I have studied many times The marble which was chiseled for me-- A boat with a furled sail at rest in a harbor. In truth it pictures not my destination...
Trust + Acceptance
The everlasting God has in His wisdom foreseen from eternity the cross that He now presents to you as a gift from His inmost Heart. This cross He now sends...
Growing + Changing
Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have. I walk out to the pond and all the way God has given us such beautiful...
Satisfied + Redoubled
To consider God equally good in things that are petty and ordinary as in those that are great and uncommon is to have a faith that is not ordinary, but...
Bless + Visit
Instructions for Blessing the Home Using chalk, mark the lintel of your front door (or front porch step) as follows: 20 + C + M + B + 18 While...
