We rest better with a trusted other, than all alone. Alone, our mind easily wanders to the troubling areas of our life. And before we know it, our inner worrier kicks in, like an intensifying generator with seemingly endless fuel. Yet when we rest with a trusted other, it becomes easier to find peace in […]
The Touch of God
The greatest gift of prayer is the touch of God. And when God touches you, it is from the inside. No one but God can do that. It is always the touch of immeasurable love. And as the hymn “He Touched Me” says, God’s touch will heal you and make you whole. Truly, God loves […]
How God Speaks to Us in Prayer
God can get through to us what God wants to get through, at any time. You can of course seem to close off from God, or turn away in disbelief, anger or despair. Yet if God wants to get your attention, God will. That being said, it is important to understand how God communicates with […]
How to Tell if a Message is from God
How do you know if a seeming message is from God? It will have these elements: It is clear and distinct, novel and unexpected. You do not forget it; its impact does not diminish over time. It gathers you toward wholeness; it contains mercy and grace, even in judgment. It is what you need to […]
Talking About Something Helps
Talking about something helps. Just talking about it may not seem to have much power to change our life situation for the better, but words are all we have. Do not underrate or underestimate the positive effect of simply talking through something with a trusted other. My life can be viewed as a series of […]
Loving and Controlling are at Odds
Loving and controlling are at odds with each other. In fact, love is a letting go, not a controlling of loved ones. We seek to control more from fear and frustration than love. Love and fear do not work well together, either; they cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Love demands a […]
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