Category: A Faith in Process

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;    his love endures forever.Psalm 107:1 NIV *** To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us – and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it…

I’m reading a series of books where the characters are Christians. They’re a quick read, and the plots are interesting. But each character eventually says, “It’s all my fault.” I think everyone feels that way from time to time. But is it true? I heard someone say, “The first thing we do is find someone…

“So instead of making vows about how my spiritual life will be perfectly well organized until I die, I seek to surrender my will for just this day. I look for small graces. I try to engage in little acts of service. I pray briefly to accommodate my limited attention span. I look for ways…

“Small graces” means to appreciate the simple and positive aspects of life, especially when facing challenges or hardships. It can refer to actions, or to experiences, like hearing the birds. Small graces can help us cope with stress and find joy in everyday moments. Whether we notice or not, we are surrounded by these graces every moment of…

The first time the 17-year “locusts,” as we called them, came, was the year I turned 8. I remember being grossed out by the thick coating of exoskeletons on the ground. At least that’s what I remember. It probably wasn’t that bad. Was it? *** From the internet: North America is the only place in…

Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.Saint Augustine*** Believing the Truth The major strategy of Satan is to distort the character of God and the truth of who we are. He can’t change God and he can’t do anything to change our…

In honor of those who fought for our freedom until their dying breath, we remember and thank them on this Memorial Day. (unknown) *** The first Memorial Day was May 30, 1868, known as Decoration Day, to honor soldiers who died in the Civil War. Major General John A. Logan designated the day so flowers would be…

True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.Oscar Wilde *** I know how to survive in tight situations, and I know how to enjoy having plenty. In fact, I have learned how to face any circumstances: fed or hungry, with or without. I can be content in any and every…