Laura 2 Minute Read And in a brief moment, with rolling eyes…
I judged him.
Such a simple action. A moment in the mind. We evaluate and we label and we measure. By whose standards?
I had him all figured out from a few interactions. This complex child of God.
Laura 3 Minute Read On my knees, face in my hands, eyes closed, I searched for Him. But I couldn’t see Him. I closed my eyes tighter, yet still struggled to connect with Him as I prayed.
There are moments when I feel so very blind. It’s not clear where I’m going. I can hardly see the next step…
And I’m afraid to walk when I can’t see.
Laura 2 Minute Read I sat in the Adoration Chapel. Mind going at its usual fast pace. Distracted. Trying to focus and pray while the background thoughts raced by.
Sit, I commanded myself, frustrated. Just sit still and pray.
I grinned at myself, noticing that my admonition sounded like I was talking to a dog.
Laura 2 Minute Read As I paused the other day, I found myself thanking God for the ways He is working in my oh-so-human heart, pruning in some painful ways. In the midst of the pruning, it is difficult to see the benefits or to hold onto the hope of new blossoms. But sometimes we get a glimpse of a new bud–and to our amazement, we find ourselves thankful for the pruning…
Laura 2 Minute Read As I snuggle under a fleecy snowflake blanket in my cozy chair, devotionals in my lap and a cup of tea in my hand, I watch the single candle flickering in the darkness. Three more will join it as the weeks go by.
It is the beginning of Advent.
Laura 2 Minute Read by Laura Moninger Faith. It’s such a beautiful word. It graces artwork in our homes, picture frames on our desks, stationery and greeting cards. But there’s such a depth to it that goes beyond all this. Faith is a gift, yet it’s also a choice. Faith is an active decision, yet it can’t be made…
Laura 2 Minute Read by Laura Moninger There are various times when I find myself in need of a suitable response during conversation. If you, too, find yourself desiring clever, silly, or perhaps somewhat unusual replies, look no further. Jane Austen is your solution. Well-known for her witty novels, she has a wealth of superb utterances from which…
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