My spiritual relationship is only as deep as I am willing to go. The truth is that God knows everything about me, but recently I’ve been contemplating how vulnerable I have been with Him. Will I stand in the nakedness before Him, allowing Him to restore the beauty that has been chipped away over time?
Continue reading “Week Two: Lifelong Learning. Image of Beauty”The way we learn the ways of the Spirit, including forming virtue in our soul, is through prayer. I find the most difficult part of learning the ways of the Spirit is that I get in my own way. My self-reliance, pride, or “it’s all up to me” mentality are all road blocks that keep me from where I want to be. They keep me in worry and anxiety which harden my heart. But in prayer and finding God’s goodness, I learn what it means to have the virtue of a humble heart. And with grace, I will be where I need to be.
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It is difficult to pursue the good life or virtuous life if I don’t know what virtue is. It’s been fascinating to explore the teachings on virtue of our early church fathers as their simplicity resonates with me. Even stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius found the virtues an extraordinary thing indeed!
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Our peace is directly tied to our faithfulness.
Continue reading “Gift of Goodness – September 9, 2021”Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your disease.
Mark 5:34
A Prayer for Peace
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Is your heart an instrument of peace?
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There is a need for Sacred Space.
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The transformation of the Church begins with a reform of ourselves.
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The great gift of peace.
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A few years ago, I realized I was living with a divided heart. I found that as I grew in my relationship with God, I had been living a lukewarm faith and truth be told, my heart was anchored in things of this world rather than being united with God. This division of heart was keeping me from lavishing life-giving love to those around me because that was not what was occupying my heart. Instead, my divided heart led to snarky and fear-based thinking which brought unrest, division, and disruption to my world. As my heart began to rest in the Prince of Peace, I started to bring this peaceful heart to those around me. I began to see the fruits of the Spirit at work in my words providing comfort, pointing toward God and His goodness and promises, rather than perpetuating fear, anxiety, and worry. The peace in my heart brings hope and peace into our culture, building God’s kingdom instead of feeding the fire of despair that rampantly burns in the world today. My contentment with God brings me in harmony with others and thus helps brings peace and unity into the world.
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Smitten With Goodness 