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Called to Learn – The Secret to Recognizing Life’s Teachable Moments
The other day I was complaining at God about myself. Seems like I do a lot of that... (Read also - Why, God?)) I was complaining that I am insufficient for the job He has been asking me to do. I'm not a patient enough mother, not a good enough listener, not an...
Called to Fight – The Ordinary Person’s Guide to Spiritual Warfare
My husband and I had been going through a string of hopeful days that somehow end in horrible nights - miscommunications, exhaustion, unkept promises, lack of time for each other, etc, etc, etc. A couple nights ago was the last straw... After what seemed like an...
“I don’t have time for this” …. God’s teachable moments
I was trying to get ready to leave on a trip with my husband. We were finally completely packed and ready to go... all I had left to do was put the kids to bed so we could wake up bright and early the next morning and head out....Then I remembered how I meant to...
What does it mean to be “Docile” to God?
Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that HE is with you, therefore, no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. ~ John Paul II What is Docility? The level of Docility is the level at which the Trust goes from passive to...
6 steps to build a practical friendship with God
We all know the vital importance of friendship. Without it we are lonely and life lacks meaning. We were not meant to be alone. Here are 6 steps to starting up a genuine friendship with someone who can actually fulfill your longings! Friendship with God in 6 steps...
The Capacity of a Heart…
I thought Tarcisius was going to be a dejavu child, a replica, an afterthought, a double take. After all, when he was born he looked indistinguishable from my others and his birthday is the same week as 2 of them. I thought that the fact that we didn't travel during...