Through the Lens of Faith

Life can get messy sometimes. There are so many things that draw our attention, actually fight for our attention. When our attention is getting drawn in multiple directions, we need to find one focal point. We all need wise people in our lives, especially when we are being pulled this way and that. Who are…

It’s a new era in our country. A new president has been installed and no matter which way you voted or who you agree with, things are going to be different. But they don’t have to be different in a bad way, regarding your faith. Perhaps this is a time that can renew our call…

Winter for many can be a struggle. Some are lucky enough to live in a warm climate. Others experience deep freezes and may not even have a chance to be out of the cold at certain times. No matter what the temperature is outside, we need to remember that we ourselves can take flight to…

It seems the world is full of advice! Even a straw at a famous coffee shop can give you advice. “Not recommended…” How often do we actually take advice given? Are we more quick to say “That doesn’t apply to me” or “That might work for someone else…”? What’s the best piece of advice you have…

Trees have always fascinated me. With roots that dig deep and branches that reach high, I admire how nothing stands in their way. They grow around obstacles and come in all shapes and sizes. Starting a new year full of resolutions that may not always last, I renew my resolution to not let obstacles stand…

I love how the colors of these roses bring light to an otherwise gray and rainy day. They don’t let the dampness surrounding it impede their beauty. Sometimes our faith lives can seem gray or dull. We can feel like we’re going through the same old motions, making the same prayers. What has brought beauty…

A new year is a great time to bridge reflections from the past year with hopes for the future. Imagine being in the middle of this bridge, knowing one year is behind you. What from the past do you want to take into the next part of the journey? Do you see yourself carrying a…

It’s 2017. It’s hard to believe that it has been 17 years since there was the Y2K craziness. Time moves so quickly. I always heard when I was growing up that as you get older time moves faster. If that’s the case, I must be really old because it’s flying by! Have you hit the…

Can’t you almost feel the energy coming from this yellow creature? Don’t you want to see where it is headed? It looks like it is ready to take a leap! One of my resolutions this upcoming year is to be unafraid to leap. I may not know what is ahead and I could have never…

It’s the day after Christmas. Many are still spending time with family and friends. It’s a time to consider the grateful hearts in each of us. Christmas is a great time to renew our faith. We know how the story starts and can imagine the rest as the year moves on to different seasons and…

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