I intend to start posting a series on Words to encourage the faithful. Today’s word is Fortitude.
Do Not be Deceived by Hate
Hate is a powerful force. It can fuel revenge and retribution for wrongs both real and imagined. But hate comes at a price that is too high. This is because hate and the Holy Spirit can cannot reside in the human heart at the same time. In exchange for hate, we must cut ourselves off […]
Whom shall I fear?
We live in challenging times. Many are struggling with the political and social changes facing us. This certainly can cause some anxiety; even more so because of the pandemic and its disruptions of family, work, and social activities. Because of social distancing many of our regular means of coping with anxiety are not as readily […]
Whom do you seek?
Last evening a dear friend and I met on the phone to do Evening Prayer together, as is our custom every Wednesday evening. The Old Testament reading for the first Wednesday after Epiphany was 1 Kings 22:51 through the end of the first chapter of 2 Kings. Having fallen gravely ill, Ahaziah sent his messengers […]
Living in the World and Not Be of It
How do we live in the world but not be of the world? I have been revisiting this question frequently over the past month. For me it required remembering who I am and WHO I represent. As a Christian, during Baptism, I was made a member of Christ, child of God and inheritor of the […]
God Will Never Cancel You
Remember this: God will never cancel you. Let’s call the strategy to destroy people and companies that don’t agree with political views what it is: evil. It is a tactic used when the policies being imposed can not stand when examined in the light. We are struggling not against people, but against principalities, against powers, […]
Trusting God in Trying Times
Psalm 56 was one of the appointed psalms for morning prayer on the 11th day of the month. It is so spot on for current times when all the enemy wants to do is work evil. We are called to trust in God and walk before Him in Light of the Living. One of the […]
Advent -Day 24
<<<Back to the Advent Calendar O Key of David On the 24th Day of Advent, the next O Antiphon that is sung is “ O Clavis David” or “O Key of David”. There are two places in the bible where the Key of David is specifically mentioned. First, the Prophet Isaiah (22:22) says: 22 And […]
Advent -Day 15
<<<Back to the Advent Calendar The Third Sunday in Advent On the Third Sunday in Advent, the rose or pink color candle is lit. This candle represents joy. The coming of Christ fills us with Joy! Believe me, the more you recognize how badly you need a Savior and you hope for the blessing of […]
Big Rock Priorities
Women are multi-dimensional managers! In addition to being deeply involved in the operations of companies that they either own or work for, many of us are also dealing with the coordination of the responsibilities of home, family, church and in some cases, care of elderly or ill family members. This is why I found myself […]