My dad passed away. My husband left the next day for an international business trip. I felt alone with my 6 kids and a funeral to plan. Then a friend …
Why We Teach Them to Pray
There is a reason we teach our children to fold their arms, close their eyes and bow their heads to pray. It is to teach them to feel God’s love …
The Errand of Angels
” The errand of angels is given to women; And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim: To do whatsoever is gentle and human, To cheer and to …
Helpless Child
Counting the last few hours I had with my dad made me feel so helpless; like a child looking on a parent who is crying, not knowing what else to …
Holy Ground
Being in the presence of my dad dying taught me reverence for the holy place in which he lay. Prayers were answered. Blessings were given. Peace was felt. For days …
He Cried
At first it was hard to look at him. His skin was so pale and hung so heavy on his neck. Every breath was hard work. On the third day …
Breathe
My mom called Thursday: my dad was dying. Not just sick and weak, but dying. I rushed to be there. I wondered if he would pass that night. Over the …
Limitless
If God says you can do it, you can. Do you believe it? Do you put limitations on what that means? Are the limitations in your understanding based on what …
Just Because You Haven’t
If God says you can do it, you can. Just because you haven’t doesn’t mean you never will.
If You Are God’s Daughter
If God says you can, you can. You are his daughter, and as such, have the divine potential within you.
If God Says…
If God says you can do it, you can… Because of Christ who did what none of us could.
Doing the Impossible
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27
What We Really Do For Each Other
I was visiting my father and mother the other day when a lady showed up with a bucket, shovel, mulch, pansies and forget-me-nots. Glad to be of help, my boys …
Pray then Work
When praying about the sisters you visit teach, ask God what their temporal and spiritual needs are. If nothing comes to mind consider asking her these three questions: What can …
God’s Grace
“Throughout our lives, God’s grace bestows temporal blessings and spiritual gifts that magnify our abilities and enrich our lives. His grace refines us. His grace helps us become our best …