miraclette
noun mir·a·cle·ettte \ˈmir-i-kəl-ət The everyday events that, if noticed, fill one with wonder and delight. Believed to be caused by the power of God, just to make us smile. We all have them, every single day. Have you stopped to ponder them? A child’s giggle, a puppy’s wiggly bottom, your spouse’s deep look of satisfaction at the dinner table? I did not coin this term, my friend Betsey did. But ever since hearing it I have experienced many. Top three this week: 1. While
blessed trinity
Did you know that we need all of God? Some of us may really like one part of the Blessed Trinity more than the others, but the truth is, we need all of Him. As I recently reflected on this, I saw again how beautifully the Trinity is reflected in the life of...wait for it--YES! the butterfly. It is the perfect picture. Just as the mother butterfly intentionally lays each individual egg on a particular leaf, God intentionally and uniquely formed and made each one of us and lov
shine
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission
holy
Quick! What is the first thing that pops into your head when I say the word, “holy”? For some reason an image of “Father Time” comes to my mind- you know, long white beard and robes, sitting on a cloud, distant and unreal. No wonder I never thought the idea of being holy was too appealing. Who wants to look like that? I bet I was not alone in conjuring up the strange image, or in the lack of desire to be “holy.” Let’s get re-schooled in what God really means when He says, “Be
