We all need a “time out” to take a few moments to catch our breath. As a mother, I knew this well for my toddlers when they were pushing boundaries and not knowing when to stop. I would send my children to take a time out, not necessarily as punishment but to learn to calm down, to self-soothe so we could then talk about the impact of their actions.
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When all else fails, “courtesy prevails” is a time-honored saying. And our daily experiences bear witness to its truth. It’s not a major decision to choose kindness in our actions, and there’s certainly nothing very difficult about being present to another in conversation. And yet, the frequency with which so many of us dishonor people by our rudeness, interruptions, and mean-spiritedness would suggest courtesy is indeed very elusive and difficult.
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When all else fails, “courtesy prevails” is a time-honored saying. And our daily experiences bear witness to its truth. It’s not a major decision to choose kindness in our actions, and there’s certainly nothing very difficult about being present to another in conversation. And yet, the frequency with which so many of us dishonor people by our rudeness, interruptions, and mean-spiritedness would suggest courtesy is indeed very elusive and difficult.
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We recently celebrated Pentecost, one of my favorite events in the Church.
Pentecost stands second only to the Resurrection among the incredible events that give life to the Christian church. In fact, Pentecost can be viewed as the resurrection of the followers of Jesus.
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The struggle is real between living in the world and not of the world. But with God as our center, the cornerstone of our heart, we are certainly on the right path. We are not left alone to fend for ourselves, we are given the power of the Spirit. A Spirit that draws us towards goodness, truth, and beauty. We are given gifts that sustain us for the journey.
Continue reading “Prepared for Battle”Fear usually comes from ignorance, and it paralyzes usually only as long as we remain in the dark. Fear is often free-floating anxiety that overtakes us inexplicably and pushes us to do things we might not want to do.
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What has touched your heart today? I know when my heart softens, I have a greater sense of peace and calm that surrounds me.
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Love is a powerful force, a great good in every way. It alone can make our burdens light, and it bears in what is pleasing and displeasing. It carries a burden but does not feel it. It makes all that is bitter taste sweet. Nothing is sweeter than love, nothing higher, nothing stronger, nothing larger, nothing more joyful, nothing fuller, nothing better in heaven or on earth.
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Do you find that it is easy to forget God when life gets busy? And to forget to go to God when things go well? Almost without realizing it, we begin to separate ourselves from the vine.
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The world does not understand the Christian faith, so the world tries to change the faith to fit its understanding. If it cannot change the faith, then the world tries to destroy faith.
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Smitten With Goodness 