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Through the Lens of Faith

Another month is nearing its conclusion! It’s hard to believe how fast the months fly by anymore.  But with a new month can come new promises and new expressions faith. The door to a new month will open soon. What are your hopes for the coming month in your prayer life? What opportunities are you…

It can be easier sometimes to stay closed off to others and even to ourselves. Things we haven’t processed yet or are frustrated by can keep us locked inside. When we are closed off, sometimes it is for a good reason. We may need to be protective of ourselves during a difficult situation. But we…

When our prayer life feels stale, getting a change of scenery can do wonders. Seeing something new can spark new memories or prayers of gratitude. Spend one day this week praying in a different location. If you usually pray in your bedroom, sit in the quiet living room. Look around and see what is surrounding…

We are running the race of life and the race of faith. It is mostly a slow race. Sometimes it feels as if we are only plodding along. Just as it is important to keep our energy up during a run, we need to keep our energy up for our spiritual run. Prayer and scriptural…

Faith, like life, is not a smooth journey. There are ripples and ridges wherever we turn. Not all ripples are bad or harmful to our journey. When we make a positive move, it trickles down to another level. when we express kindness to another person, that inspires more kindness and a ripple effect. It’s important…

Going through a transition can be difficult. Things are always fluctuating and can seem that being settled is pipe dream. Yet we know there can be greatness on the other side of that transition. We may be used to seeing butterflies, but sometimes forget they didn’t start out that way. Their beauty was hidden from…

When I was a child, I wanted to be like someone else. The particular someone else varied from year to year or even month to month. It’s important for people to feel like they fit in. As we mature, we come to know our uniqueness. Everything and everyone is unique and that is very reassuring!…

There is something about spring weather and sunshine that does a body good. It even does a soul good. I think when we see the sunshine, it can remind us as much of the light of our faith. How does the weather affect you? Do you feel lighter with the warming season? Do you have…

I love to see how flowers stand out against the leaves. There is such beauty in the flowers and the vibrant colors. Yet we have to appreciate the greenery as its own beauty. In our faith journeys, we may favor the bright spots. But we have to realize without the darker settings, we cannot fully…

It is the beginning of Holy Week. In just a few days, Jesus’ death and resurrection will be remembered and celebrated in various ways. How was your Lent? Did you find what you were looking for? Did your relationship with God grow stronger? If you struggled, it’s okay. Just take a moment to pray for the…
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