I’ve often heard that earthly fathers are our first impression of what God is like. If we have a devoted, loving dad, it’s easier to accept a benevolent, personal, divine creator. If our father is aloof, abusive, or absent, it’s more difficult to believe in a loving heavenly Father. In my life, I’ve seen that this […]
My Roamin’ Catholic Faith
I was raised in the Catholic church, but I wandered away from the faith in my early teen years. I recommitted in my mid-twenties, then roamed off again in my 40’s. I have been a roamin’ Catholic. As a youngster, going to Mass was an obligation, part of my Catholic school training – Mass once […]
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9/11: Where Were You? (and a reminder)
The morning of 9/11, 2001, I had just arrived at the gym. I was told at the front desk that the aerobics class I normally took on Tuesdays was canceled because the instructor was stuck in Washington D.C. Her flight had been delayed, for – to us – an unknown reason. Fifteen minutes later I […]
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Caregiving – When I Feel Like My Best is Not Enough
(I wrote this four years ago. After an emotional caregiving day with the folks yesterday, I began to write about it. Then I came across this post and realized I already had.) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Most people who check […]
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Why Evil is Not God’s Fault
I wrote this post shortly after the horrific Sandy Hook school shootings in Newton, CT in December of 2012. In 2016, there was a trend of shooters targeting police. Now in 2020, we are reminded of how racism is still destroying lives. There are always new perpetrators and new victims. No matter where or how […]
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What Standard Guides Your Life (you might be surprised)? An Easter Perspective
It’s Easter – our day of redemption! Because of Christ, it’s the glorious day of starting over. I wanted to be mindful about Lent this year, but by the third day, I had forgotten to stay away from chocolate. I don’t know what happened. I got busy and lazy at the same time. But, other […]
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Shifting Perspective
I’ve been praying for certain things all my life: change this circumstance, Lord; this person; change me, Lord. I pray the same things over and over, and mostly, nothing changes. It puzzles me. However, this morning, I read in Jesus Calling that God suggests we stop asking Him to do what we want, and instead […]
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A Wake-up Call
I like to think I honor God in all aspects of my life. I’m pretty clear about how He wants to me live, and I have been for most of my adult life. Lately, however, I’ve discovered I’ve made some choices mindlessly – choices I didn’t think God cared much about. And I’m paying for […]
