no fear
No fear. What an awesome feeling that must be. But sadly I come from a long line of “overly cautious” individuals-- a strong gene wedged deep within my DNA-- passed from generation to generation. But thanks be to God, I also come from a long line of faith-filled, courageous individuals. And so, depending on the moment and the focus of my gaze, I can choose to walk one of two paths. I have found that being courageous is not being fearless. No, it is often times acting in spite
LOVE'S come to town
NEWS FLASH: LOVE’S come to town! Can’t make it to Rome this summer? No worries...a little piece of the Eternal City has just landed in DC. Yes it is true! Michelangelo’s “Pieta”--full sized in all of its glory-- is in the Nation’s Capital! “Where and how”? You might ask. At St. Ann Catholic Church in Tenleytown. Take a "Stay-ca-pilgrim-age”* and go see it. (4001 Yuma Street NW Washington, DC 20016) I was shocked beyond words when I walked into Mass and saw right before my ve
Derbe days
I LOVE SUMMER! Why? Because as the weather gets warmer, my life begins to move a little slower, flowers burst into full bloom, lightning bugs start blinking and all are signaling to me it’s time to sit in my hammock and…REST! AHHH! Blissful, sweet rest! Do you give yourself permission to rest? Believe it or not, resting is part of becoming spiritually mature. It is a bit like putting on our own oxygen mask before helping others. If we are unable to function, we can be of no u
doubts?
Have you ever had your doubts? You know…about Jesus? Well, believe it or not, you are in surprisingly good company. Read this… “The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted.” Matthew 28:16-20. “They worshiped, but they doubted.” Hugh?! How could this be?! The DISCIPLES?! These are the big guys! The head honchos....the BIG cheeses… So now what? If they doubted...is there any hope for
