Faith in Prayer Faith It’s a strange concept. It’s almost too grand to really understand. Most people define it as the belief in something unseen. The Apostle Paul defines faith as, “…confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 NIV. To me, faith is trust, wholly and […]
Happy New Year Readers! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday and are ready to jump into a new year. If you’ve read my 2023 blog post, Abundant Love, you know that I tend to think of the start of the year in a more academic setting, so the New Year always feels more like
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What a year it’s been. A crazy whirlwind of excitement, fear, doubt, and God’s unfailing love and grace. As I write these words it’s a week away from the beginning of 2024 and God has opened doors I’ve only ever dreamed of before. Last May I quit my office job to travel and write. I’ve
As I was making a playlist for our church Christmas party, I came across Kirk Franklin’s rendition of “We Three Kings”. I really like his version. It’s catchy, it makes me dance, and who doesn’t love Christmas songs? It does make me wonder about the story behind the song and so since Christmas is almost
Just call me Sister Gonzales I believe I have officially graduated into “sister” status at church. Though that nomenclature is rarely used in this modern day and age, I believe the overall attributes are still the same. Back in my childhood we would refer to the older ladies at church, who were involved with many
“Treat others the way you want to be treated,” The Golden Rule, also known as Matthew 7:12 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them…” Seems easy enough. Treat people with kindness, be fair and use wise judgment, be a good person. But is this really enough? Is this
I shoveled another bite into my mouth, trying with all the grace of a hungry hippo to not dribble down my chin, unsuccessfully of course. I giggle at myself as I try to wipe away the remains of my gluttony. It was another night of solo dining at fancy restaurants. I figured if I didn’t
I am pretty excited for Thanksgiving. I love this holiday because it is a deliberate reminder for us to give thanks, but also to have a grand feast and celebrate joyously with our family and friends. This year my sister invited all of her side of the family and all of her husband’s side of
A world in despair is a weary burden. All around me I see people distressed with bills they are unable to pay. I see people stuck in jobs that drain the life from them but continue on in fear of upsetting the precarious balance their life teeters on. I see people who have given up
It’s so exciting to start the garden in springtime. The thought of fresh veggies at the end of the season makes the initial planting fun and easy. And as you see your time and effort sprout before your very eyes, knowing you planted all the tiny seeds, it’s a truly thrilling time of year. It’s
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