Fears and Tears

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  • He restores my soul

    The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; He restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear…

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  • My Joy

    I have been thinking a lot about my kids. Yes, I call them kids, however they are all adults in their twenties. They are so loved and in my heart. My joy is listening to them play a board game while laughing on a Sunday afternoon. My joy is watching them interact and tease each…

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  • Today

    Today, I said a prayer for you. A prayer to hold onto hope and find your courage deep within. A prayer that you matter and are not alone. That today, you would feel the sun on your face, even if it is behind the clouds. Closing your eyes and feeling its warmth radiate your being.…

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  • Content in the Silence

    In a world that is vocal and offers more and more, I desire to be content with what the Lord has provided for me. To let go of the thought that says it is never enough. To not always desire the next material and worldly thing, and to be thankful for all I have now.…

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  • Return to Me

    When I was on vacation a few years ago, I would take walks around the area and through a new neighborhood where everything was in order and in its place. The flowers were beautiful, the yards were perfectly landscaped, a park was in the center designed with a water feature, and it had a pristine…

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  • My Daughter

    The Lord is always speaking, and it is amazing to me. Especially when I am aware of His loving presence. He is always there, I am the one that turns my gaze elsewhere. The Lord lifts me in encouragement when His words touch my heart. “I love you, my daughter.” Simple words that give me…

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  • Rest

    My soul is restless until it rests in You. St. Augustine Come away and find a quiet place of rest – to not “do” but just “be.” Let the silence envelop you, as it calls you to go deeper within yourself. To cast off the worries of the world and to listen to the inmost…

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  • Summer

    Be who you are and be that well. St. Francis de Sales The sun shines brightly in the summer season. The hot, humid air brushes my face and sweat forms on my brow. Summer is to be felt, in the body and in the soul. To breathe in the fragrant air, and exhale slowly, remembering…

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  • The Joy of Living

    “God made us for joy. God is joy, and the joy of living reflects the original joy that God felt in creating us.” St. Pope John Paul II I feel much joy in this beautiful season of summer. Joy is the light within the heart which burns brightly and bursts forth like fourth of July…

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  • Heart to Heart

    Last week I attended a 7-day silent retreat at a serene, picturesque location in beautiful Colorado. It was a time to be with the Lord and embrace the silence. I quickly entered into a daily routine and felt an order and calm that I had not felt in a long time. In the silence, sounds…

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