Category: A Faith in Process

Self-care begins here and now, in the present. It is the only time we have. *** One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that…

… National Self-Care Awareness Month. *** “Self-care is a deliberate choice to gift yourself with people, places, things, events, and opportunities that recharge your personal battery and promote whole health — body, mind, and spirit.”Laurie Buchanan, Ph.D. *** “When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself…

I had to laugh when I read this.

You saw me before I was born.Every day of my life was recorded in your book.Every moment was laid outbefore a single day had passed.Psalm 139:16 NLT *** Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness:…

Here lies the tremendous mystery – that God should be all-powerful yet refuse to coerce. He summons us to cooperation. We are honored in being given the opportunity to participate in his good deeds. Remember how He asked for help in performing his miracles: Fill the water pots, [1]stretch out your hand, [2]distribute the loaves….

If God were not Omnipotent, then would it fall to meTo hold the stars in heaven and the water in the sea?To bring the summer sunshine and cause everything to grow,To dress the trees for autumn and then send the winter snow?But if He has sufficient strength to keep the stars in line,Then surely He…

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.Matthew 11:28-29 KJV *** *** ***

Omniscience: God’s complete and total knowledge. As the all-knowing Creator of the universe, God’s understanding has no limits – He knows all things actual and possible in the past, present, and future. His knowledge encompasses all places, people, thoughts, events, and details without exception. *** Have you never heard?Have you never understood?The Lord is the everlasting God,the…

Omnipresence: God’s unlimited presence throughout the universe and continuous existence throughout all time. His ability to be with His creation at all times and in all places. *** Can I go anywhere apart from Your Spirit?    Is there anywhere I can go to escape Your watchful presence? If I go up into heaven, You are there.    If I make my bed in…

God is omnipotent (omni-all, potent—power). He not only has ultimate power over all things, but He is also the source of all power. He is limitless in strength, wisdom, love, holiness, and the ability to perform His sovereign will. He is the initiator of all that exists, the only uncaused entity in all of creation. Yet He…