We can all unite in the goodness of prayer…..
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Fasting For The Love Of It
Fasting is amazingly popular in our culture today if you are seeking to shed some weight or reap the debated health benefits. A google search provides an overwhelming amount of information. On the other hand, not much is written about fasting as a tool for our spiritual growth. This time-tested practice is a proven method for shedding the weight of self-will and the evolution to our lower self. Today, I challenge us see how fasting trains our soul for goodness and the higher purpose of love. I have mentioned previously, God prunes our hearts through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, as we unite with Him.
Continue reading “Fasting For The Love Of It”How Much Simple Love is in Your Heart?
A few years ago, I realized that I had a divided heart. I was being drawn closer to spiritual love and less satisfied with the worldly things that took up much of my time and attention. During this time of discerning and yearning, I contemplated what love means and its transforming power and goodness. Love is a superpower each of us holds within us. It is the true essence of who we are and how we are called to treat each other yet we have strayed away from love. It is an action we are called to perform. Love, for even our enemies, is the key to the solution of the problems of our world. This radical philosophy, so much of what Martin Luther King, Jr.’s advocated for in his platform of nonviolence and love of our enemies, resonates for me as I contemplate love.
Continue reading “How Much Simple Love is in Your Heart?”The Truth is, I Need a Savior
It is officially the Advent season, December 1 and the countdown to Christmas begins. Like lent, Advent is a penitential season in addition to a time for hope, joy, peace and love. We prepare to enter into our need for a savior. But first, I must feel that I need a savior.
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Our world was made from love and goodness as we are assured in the origin story of Genesis. Throughout time, God ensures us that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome the light.
Continue reading “Is Your Heart Full of Hope?”Are You Living Your Why?
Picture a pre-COVID time when we might be having a cup of coffee, or more likely a glass of wine together and catching up on life. What would you say if I asked you what is your why? Why do you think you were put on this earth during this moment in time?
Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
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Smitten With Goodness
Do you ever feel numb and flat, feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Stretched so thin you have little time to think and when you do, you think I am never enough? Does your mind long for rest from worry? Have you come to the realization there is a situation you cannot fix or control? Do you find yourself taking everything personally with your emotions spinning out of control at the drop of a hat? If so, Smitten with Goodness is for you.
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Smitten With Goodness 