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Through the Lens of Faith

I have always found prayer and peace at night. Growing up I loved looking out the windows to see if the stars were visible and I’d make my wish upon the first star, or at least focus on one of them while reciting the popular verse. Sometimes the dark can be scary and overwhelming. Yet…

I have been doing a lot of driving this year. It’s been a great blessing to be able to do so. One thing I have learned is there is so much more to this world than I could ever imagine. Driving through small towns, sometimes unintentionally after missing turns, provides a glimpse into another world.…

It’s amazing how often we want to rush through life. Just driving down the highway makes me realize how fast we are pushing through. I want to slow down. But how do you keep a slower pace in the midst of the speedways of life? Taking time in the morning or evening can help. Take a…

As the summer season comes to a close, at least in regards to school starting, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on how the summer went.  What were the highlights of your summer? What was the best faith experience you had? What was the most challenging part? If you are one to regularly…

There is so much power in a single prayer. It can lift your spirits and bring you such peace. A single prayer can remind you that you aren’t alone. Sometimes the reminder is something we need after a difficult day or a difficult time in our lives. It’s a gift to be able to pray.…

Sometimes I wonder if people who lived in ancient times, perhaps like the ones in 1356 as in this picture, had the same doubts and struggles I do as I navigate my way through this world. I know they lived in different times, but it feels comforting in a way that we all may have…

Summer heat can make us feel parched. Especially in the desert area where there is less opportunity for refreshing water. Yet there are always pockets of refreshment if we know where to look, especially in our faith. God provides the nourishing food and drink that we need to sustain us, even in times of desert…

Sometimes there are clouds in our lives. They can be light and springy. Or they can be dark and stormy. We have to learn to accept these clouds as part of our lives. Just as the weather changes, sometimes unpredictably, so too the clouds in our lives can change. When we find ourselves surrounded by…

I love the way the sun is hitting only certain sections of this mountain. Some parts of the mountain remain in darkness, though not fully dark. In our faith life, there are moments that are fully illuminated, when we know deeply what we believe. It can be an amazing and life-giving time when we are…

There’s nothing sweeter than faith. Especially when everything is lining up in our lives. Our loved ones are happy and healthy. We have a job we want or at least a job that helps us fulfill our needs. But we also need to keep that sweet faith when things aren’t lining up quite as well.…
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