Grace will only take you so far; your feet have to take you the rest of the way. Grace is an often overlooked and under appreciated facet of life. You do not control it. Nor do you necessarily deserve it. It is a gift, given to you without any thought or effort on your part. … Continue reading Receiving The Gift Of Grace
God does not exist in “what if.” “What if” is the home of fear, anxiety, and expectation. It is the place where hope and anticipation live, but where presence and appreciation die. God does not exist in the future of our imaginations. He does not reside in our wishes or worries. God exists in what … Continue reading What If
Every once in a while, God winks at us just to see us smile. At exactly the right moment, when we are experiencing doubt or insecurity, something will happen to let us know that He is there. He is present and He is actively participating in our lives. We need these reminders from time to … Continue reading Smiling At God
Our deepest fear is that, if we let down our guard, if we drop the facade of our ego, and open up our hearts to the love of God, that it will not be there to greet and comfort us when we do. We fear that, on the other side of vulnerability, we will find … Continue reading Our Deepest Fear
There are many problems that cannot be solved by thinking our way through them. No amount of reason, creativity, or worry will solve them. Sometimes the only solution is patience. This is not easy, however, especially for those of us who are internally driven to action. Waiting can feel like torture when we desperately want, … Continue reading Waiting For A Solution
