Together journeying toward the Creator and becoming the creations we were meant to be.
Have you ever been surprised at how quickly the seasons change? Quickly, sometimes surprisingly. A bright, brutally hot summer abruptly turns to a chilly, gray fall. Fall to winter. Frozen winter to a blooming spring. It's a bit the same with the seasons in our lives. Our seasons change, but not always with our consent.... Continue Reading →
Just over a year ago, I posted this. The gist of the article was about my fears surrounding taking a huge life leap--a leap that would disrupt the stability of everything in my life. Believe me, it was a turbulent time. A year later, here I am. I'm still standing. I'm not in the same place, geographically,... Continue Reading →
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.~Ephesians 2:10 I celebrated my birthday recently. I'm not going to tell you how old I am...Most people are shocked at my age anyway, since youthful genes run in my family. Additionally, I'm quite... Continue Reading →
"For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay."~Habakkuk 2:3 So many times I have attempted to plan the timeline of my life. It is fruitless because life has never... Continue Reading →
On Sunday mornings, I get in my car and drive to attend Mass, to worship the Lord with my brothers and sisters. It's the highlight of my week. Though I know the times are perilous and anything can happen, I know that my church in a suburb in the U.S.A. is much safer than many of the... Continue Reading →
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the... Continue Reading →
This week was one of the most trying I have had in a long time. I was in survival mode, at work and at home. I felt out of my element and exhausted, emotionally and physically. The cold and rainy, dark weather did not help my energy level or my mood. Then came the long-awaited Friday. I... Continue Reading →
Everything won't always go the way we hope it will. The important thing is that we do it all for God's glory. We must live for His glory, and not our own. It's easy to get caught up in society. So easy, in fact, that too often we don't realize that we've gotten caught up in... Continue Reading →
This seven quick takes is brought to you by Galatians 5! This year, resolve to pray for and seek the fruits of the spirit! (Note: this isn't the whole list, but it covers most of them!) 1. Love. Love for God and our neighbor--that is what should drive us this year and always. In fact, even love... Continue Reading →
