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Through the Lens of Faith

If you are going through a struggle and feel like the ground beneath you has shifted too far to one side, it’s helpful to know that there is always a bridge available to us. It is the bridge of faith. The rungs on the bridge may seem tenuous, like they won’t even hold us up.…

Sometimes the best thing to do is take one step at a time. Sometimes the steps are narrow, requiring the smallest amount of effort – even baby steps. Sometimes the steps almost require a leap. What do you do when you’re faced with an uphill climb? Do you try to run as fast as you…

When I was younger, sometimes I’d look at the sky and find shapes in the clouds. Once, on vacation, I saw a castle-looking one and thought it looked like what I pictured Heaven to be. I’ve seen images online that the clouds look like Jesus or Mary or an angel. This photo I took struck…

We all want to feel secure. We want to know we are surrounded by loving people who care about us just as we are, foibles and all. This bridge full of locks had many messages of love. They symbolize commitment and partnership. If your faith was one of those locks, what would you mark on…

What are your favorite images that you turn to when you need a little boost in your faith? Is it an image of a favorite saint? Maybe it’s a small statue that you got as a gift from a loved one. I find comfort in images. When I go visit a church that is new…

Sometimes dreams can seem so close you can taste it. Yet others seem far too out of reach.  What do you do when a dream seems out of reach? If we add our faith to our dreams, it’s possible we can shoot for the moon? Faith makes all things possible. The dreams may not always…

Our faith goes through different phases. Sometimes it is very strong and we feel on fire with the spirit. Other days can feel a little less oomph. I know our faith is invisible, but do you ever wonder what it would look like if it was reflected without? What shade would it be? Would your…

What is in your spiritual toolbox? Do you have it filled with spiritual books? Or a favorite copy of the Bible? Or copies of prayers that bring you comfort? Where do you keep your toolbox? Is it in your room? Or by a favorite chair? It may be in your heart. We each need to…

Life can be so short. It’s so important to count your blessings every day.  Do you have a ritual or a set time that you look back on your day? Do you recognize the blessings in each event in your day? It can be hard, I admit, to see blessings everywhere. Sometimes I have to…

Faith, hope and love are gerat gifts. Love is the greatest gift, but living a life with all three makes for a blessed life. We need to have faith in God and everything that happens. We can hope for the best and with the eyes of faith experience deep love from all of the people…
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