Tag Archives: #Godhasthis

Holes in Life

Sometimes life takes turns you do not see coming. That is my story. I have had this crazy amazing life, sprinkled with situations that are heartbreaking. I could have given up or become bitter. Self-pity might have taken a strong … Continue reading

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Sleep in Peace

Psalm 4 today reassures us that we can both lie down and sleep in peace, for God alone makes us lie down in safety. I know many people worry I might not be sleeping but I do sleep well and … Continue reading

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Now I Lay Me Down

Sleep is underrated, my friend just told me in an email. I had written her to say I had not slept well last night, waking up twice due to a massive headache. I had gone to bed quite early because … Continue reading

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“I’ve Got This”

Resting has never come easy to me. I am a doer. I try hard to be, but my mind rarely stays still. I awoke early this morning and my mind flitted from thought to thought. The journey towards healing is … Continue reading

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This Cup

When I was in Nairobi a few years back, I stayed with Pastor Bob and his family. He invited me to peruse his library and read anything that appealed to me. I was captivated by a title by John Ortberg: … Continue reading

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Waiting for a Miracle

Today was the last day of my tests prior to seeing the surgeon next week. Now I am, as Bruce Cockburn sang, waiting for a miracle. Waiting is not always easy. We want to run ahead and know what the … Continue reading

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To Be Held

This morning I happened to hear Natalie Grant’s song Held on the radio. That song comforts me. I think it is because the image of God holding me is one I comprehend. The song also is not for the weak … Continue reading

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Life’s Storms

Today’s Gospel is a dear one to me–Jesus catching a much-needed nap in the boat while a storm rages that frightens the other occupants, his disciples. Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep so deeply in the midst of life’s roller … Continue reading

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Holly Jolly Folly

This season is not always about joy for some folks. Today I was at my church and after mass the woman who sets up for the funerals stopped by and told me that a couple had delivered a stillborn child. … Continue reading

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Hands Up! Who Can’t Breathe?

Sometimes peace seems more distant than other times. We are nearing the completion of this week of peace. Today on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, I hear the Mother say to Juan, “Only peace, my little son” … Continue reading

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