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Joyful Hope. Who does not want a supersized-double-heapin’ portion of that!? What is it? Well, it’s about finding meaning in your life experiences. It’s gleaning the good, learning the lessons- no matter how tough- and then being able to encourage others. It’s handing over to fellow pilgrims the insights, wisdom, grace and even perhaps the “life-hacks” you learned from the road that God, by His grace, allowed you to travel. Nothing like experiencing something first hand, and

Week 5: When God seems silent. "Is the moment of most profound silence the moment of God's most profound presence?" Barbara Brown Taylor Goal of the Week: Discover God’s Promise-- I will ask of you only what you can give Our Response: Be Still and Know. Deeper Surrender Day 27: Quote: "Whereas for a long time, the spirit acted so clearly through my flesh, now I feel nothing. I have lived with the expectation that prayer would become easier as I grow older. But the opposit

I can’t hear You- could You please speak a little louder? Ever feel like you are showing up for prayer, but God is not? Don’t despair. It is in these times He is the closest, even when you don’t feel, see signs or hear Him speaking to you in any way. When these times come...love God with your whole head, even if you can’t love Him with your whole heart. Trust in what you know and have experienced* to be true--God is there, even if all that is in you says otherwise. The feelin

Week 4: The Art of Waiting for God Goal of the Week: Discover God's Promise- "I will always be with you." Our Response: Deeper Patience and Perseverance Day 20: Quote: "What strikes me is that WAITING is a period of learning. The longer we wait, the more we learn about Him for whom we are waiting. Advent leads to a growing inner stillness and joy allowing me to realize that He for whom I am waiting has already arrived and speaks to me in the silence of my heart." Henri Nouwen

I hate to wait. I am very good at multitasking, getting ‘er done and moving at breakneck speed (all while wearing very cute shoes! ;) ...so what’s up with God? Why is His timing so different from mine? He is working in me the very valuable virtue of the “P” word...patience. Come with me on the Interior Peace Journey and see what God will do with your Yes to His ways, His plans and His timing. He just can’t resist an act of faith… Week four's steps for the journey will arrive

Week 3: Thriving Through Thorns. Developing Interior Strength Amidst the Difficulties of Life Goal of the Week: Discover God’s Promise- "I will give you everything you need to reach eternity" Our Response: Deeper Faith, Deeper Trust Day 13: Quote: "You have given yourself entirely to Our Lord and He has taken you at your word. It is not a small thing to give oneself unconditionally to Our Lord. He sees right down to the bottom of our heart. So, have courage! I tell you that

Join us for beautiful seasons of growth and expansion! Come along on these 2 amazing journeys: 1. The Interior Peace Journey- now in progress- HOP ON HERE! 2. The Holy Land Pilgrimage -FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER HERE! You will never regret one step you take that leads you closer to the heart of our Lord. I am praying for each of you! Please pray for me too. Next week's Peace Journey steps will arrive in your in box on Sunday. Don't let 2019 pass and you be right where you are tod

Week 2: Season of Pruning. External Purification. Goal of the Week: Discover God’s Promise, "I will always tell you the truth." Our Response: Prayer of "Memory". Don’t deny in the darkness what you’ve seen in the light. Day 6: Quote: "Our relationship with God brings us to a place where a deeper work in our heart is called for if we are able to continue our spiritual journey. It is in this desert experience of the heart where we are stripped of the protective layer of the rol

Jesus makes ALL THINGS NEW! Nothing like a fresh, unmarked calendar page to get your juices flowing...so many possibilities for 2019! January=PLAN-uary! Here is ONE OPPORTUNITY YOU DO NOT WANT TO PASS UP! Many of you have expressed interest in going on the Holy Land Pilgrimage, NOW is the time to commit! The holidays are (almost) over and now is the time to look forward to the new things in 2019 and sign up for the trip of a lifetime! TOP TEN REASONS TO GO WITH US ON THE HOL