I just heard a song yesterday for the first time. It's by one of my favorite Christian singer/songwriters, Matthew West. The lyrics are below. Appropriate that I should hear the song on 9/11, the anniversary of the terrorist attack that changed the world. In many ways, it was changed for the worse. But there is … Continue reading The Reason for the World
Faith, Hope, and Love
“God doesn't require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” - St. Teresa of Calcutta Today is the Feast Day for St. Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa, founder of the Missionaries of Charity. She lived a life of service and, after receiving from Jesus a "call within a call," she … Continue reading Faith, Hope, and Love
The Elevator Speech
I was honored to be part of the leadership team at a Catholic Military family retreat in S. Korea back in May. At one of my sessions with the adults, I talked to them about having an "elevator speech" at the ready to explain their faith to anyone they might encounter. In 1 Peter 3:15, … Continue reading The Elevator Speech
“…to give you a future of hope”
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/2019/06/26/two-us-troops-killed-in-afghanistan/#.XRTg3wohaF1.email When ever Troops are killed in action (combat zones), I usually curse upon learning of the losses. It's not very pretty or classy, I suppose, but it's my honest reaction. I used to do that when Sean would notify me of deaths in our unit when he was a Brigade Commander, too. That visceral … Continue reading “…to give you a future of hope”
Questions, questions
"And how does this happen to me...?" - Elizabeth in Luke's Gospel "How can this be...?" - Mary in Luke's Gospel I love that the two holy women featured at the beginning of Luke's Gospel both ask questions about God working in their lives. First, let's consider Mary, upon the angel Gabriel announcing that she … Continue reading Questions, questions
You’re Not Alone
This song (video link below) is a companion piece for yesterday's blog entry for teens. I love that it's a young girl dancing and painting a picture at the same time. Our actions, even our failures, can bring us and others closer to Christ. God will use everything we give Him to bring people to … Continue reading You’re Not Alone
The Lamb
As we approach Palm Sunday and the final days of this Lenten season, I thought it was time to share this poem I wrote several years ago... Can you see Him? He's there with that angry mob. No, he's not he menacing one. He's the peaceful One, the serene One, the holy One. He's gentle … Continue reading The Lamb
The Workers
Working never waiting always trying - always moving The path cannot be known but if it's followed leads to a place of beauty and peace The path dips and turns, races up, then slides down and over - From above it is an intricate design perfect, graceful, sensible But the workers in the fields seeing … Continue reading The Workers
On Grace
"...and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us." - Romans 5:5 I love this quote. It brings me such comfort. I hope it does that for you, too. That love which has been poured out into … Continue reading On Grace
A yellow ribbon and a candle can mean so much
I finally found it! This little candle and holder were a gift to me in 1990. It was Christmas time and I was a volunteer at the 3rd ACR museum on Ft. Bliss. The volunteer coordinator gave this set to all the volunteers. Sean was deployed to Operation Desert Storm. The tiny yellow ribbon around … Continue reading A yellow ribbon and a candle can mean so much
