Recently, I was enjoying a telephone conversation with a girlfriend and we started reminiscing about our times when we “volunteered” to partner in leading our Contemplative Prayer Group at our local parish. For one, we both shared our surprise to even saying yes when approached by our Pastor, asking if we’d like to be involved. … Continue reading Silent
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Emmanuel
The definition is simple but powerful, “God is with us.” Although it seems easy-to-understand, do we believe with all our senses that God is with us through His son, Jesus, born this day? I’ve been blessed my whole life knowing I’ve been surrounded by loved ones. I was born into a loving family, already having… Continue reading Emmanuel
Story
If you’ve been following us (that’s Jesus and me) each week by reading From God’s Lips, you probably know a little, through the stories shared, about some of my experiences and faith journey. But my stories are no match for the story we celebrate this coming week and every Christmas past. How can any of… Continue reading Story
Room
This, I believe, is the perfect word for our Advent season. My wheels started turning while baking my mother’s favorite cookie recipe for a church function. I started to reminisce about the past and had also recently heard a song (which you can listen to at the end) called “Make Room” by Casting Crowns. I… Continue reading Room
Nativity
It’s that time of the year again, although the stores and television commercials seemed way ahead of me. For my husband and I, it’s been a week of busyness, pulling out the many, familiar plastic bins and boxes full of carefully wrapped Christmas decorations and ornaments. I must admit, especially as we age, this time… Continue reading Nativity
Real
At the time, when this word spoke to me, I had been feeling a little lost and struggling with making time for prayers each day. I remember praying that morning more urgently to Jesus to feel His real presence, like I have experienced so many times in the past. Now, especially with today being the… Continue reading Real
Quotes
As I sit down to write with Jesus each week, I spend time searching for just the right song to create the experience we want you to get. It’s also important to find a scripture passage and quote to bring a sense of the Lord’s presence alive in your life. I get most of my… Continue reading Quotes
Difference
There it is! It’s been hiding all along, but I’ve been afraid to admit it out loud. Can I shout it out now? “I want to make a difference.” Think about your own life right now. I know I am. How often are we just going through the motions, only to start the next day… Continue reading Difference
Experience
It was an amazing time in our lives, and it was one of the most difficult. My husband and I were just married. He had completed four years of college, and was working full-time at a local warehouse. I was also working as a secretary and excited to begin our new life together. But the… Continue reading Experience
Perfect
I was quite amused recently during a telephone interview, as my husband and I were investigating a change in our health insurance coverage. Our contact went through a series of questions, to gain information on our current doctors and medications, trying to pair us with the best plan. During our conversation, after each question we… Continue reading Perfect
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