“Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy”. We ask for our Father's mercy all the time. How many times do we say in jest that He is probably tired of hearing of our many requests? And there is another side - Jesus also asks us to imitate Him by extending that mercy towards… Continue reading Mercy – Are you accepting Jesus’ promise of mercy?
Category: faith journey
Comforted – Blessed are those that mourn… Continuing on our Lenten journey
Comforted – Like our favorite cozy blanket wrapped around us on a cold winter’s night, (or the warmth of the sun on our face) Jesus is always there to comfort us. How can we better recognize the comfort He is offering us this Lent? What I didn’t understand before writing this was why would we… Continue reading Comforted – Blessed are those that mourn… Continuing on our Lenten journey
Steps – During this season of Lent, let’s recall what steps Jesus took for us, by taking the steps to follow Him more closely.
I remember the first time my husband and I decided, in an attempt to save money, to lay our own flooring in our last home. When anyone attempts to begin a project like that, we know how important it is to just follow all the steps. You don’t get to a quality finished project by… Continue reading Steps – During this season of Lent, let’s recall what steps Jesus took for us, by taking the steps to follow Him more closely.
Calling – Can you hear His voice calling to you?
I have fond memories of my childhood days growing up in a neighborhood full of simple rowhomes, but also a neighborhood rich in both loving families and great friends. Especially during the summer months, all my time was spent outside playing – hopscotch, roller skating (when you needed to use a key for your skates)… Continue reading Calling – Can you hear His voice calling to you?
Burst! – Finding joy on our journey of faith
Not burst in the sense of a balloon bursting but bursting with joy! That should be our resolution this year – to burst with joy. I hate the same New Year’s resolutions that we profess each year. I vow to lose weight, I resolve to be more patient and kind to others or I promise… Continue reading Burst! – Finding joy on our journey of faith
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