Etiqueta: Faith Journey
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A Conversation I Had with Benjamin Franklin About My To-Do List
What if the one task on your to-do list that never gets done is the one that matters most? A candlelit conversation with Benjamin Franklin reveals why growing in virtues is a lifelong pursuit rather than a completed task.
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Dreams, Crowns, and a Better Destination
We all imagine grand missions for our lives, from distant planets to impossible crowns. But somewhere between the dreaming and the doing, a quieter calling begins to whisper. This reflection explores the many things we could be, and the better destination worth walking toward together.
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What Is My Concept of Living a Very Long Life?
When I think about living a very long life, I do not think in numbers. I think in layers. Layers of faith, work, people, and quiet becoming. To me, a long life is not about avoiding death, but about staying awake, staying kind, and letting love and purpose keep growing.
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Formed in Love, Human and Divine
Relationships shape who we become, often in ways we only recognize with time. This reflection explores the people, mentors, family, and spiritual relationships that have positively influenced my life and formed my understanding of love, faith, and purpose.
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Where the Heart Learns to Rest
A gentle welcome to all who arrive here—those who have walked this path for years and those newly visiting. This space is devoted to Christian reflection, quiet prayer, and the faithful work God accomplishes in ordinary days. Come in, rest awhile, and continue the journey with us.
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Sunday Night Blessing: The Beauty of These Days Since Thanksgiving
A warm reflection on the blessings since Thanksgiving, the joy of family, the quiet beauty of Advent, and a gentle blessing to carry into the new week.
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🧭 A Compass, Not a Map: On Becoming, Discernment, and the Journey Ahead
I didn’t set out to define sainthood. I set out to listen. To wonder. To walk slowly through the question: What does it mean to become holy—not in the eyes of the world, but in the eyes of God? Discernment, I’ve come to believe, is not about finding the “right” answer. It’s about becoming the…
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Do you have water buffalos in your life?
We all have “water buffaloes” in our lives—those heavy, messy, unexpected burdens that feel more like obstacles than blessings. But what if these challenges are actually shaping us into the person God intends us to be? In this reflection, we explore how to walk with your buffaloes, not against them, and find genuine inner peace…
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The Sun Still Shines: A Reflection on Truth, Legacy, and Coming Home
Inspired by Reena’s Xploration Challenge #353, this reflection contemplates the legacy of great minds and the quiet invitation to return to the One True God. Through wonder, history, and spiritual surrender, it gently reminds us that even those who’ve walked away were never far from home.
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Hey! I want your attention!
He’s not asking for perfection. He’s asking for presence. A glance. A pause. A whispered ‘I’m listening.
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“Gazing Upon God’s Face: Embracing His Divine Presence”
The post explores the significance of contemplating the face of God, highlighting the transformative power of divine encounters, as exemplified by Moses and Jacob. It discusses three levels of God’s presence, with a focus on intimate presence, emphasizing the deep connection formed through love, mercy, and grace in recognizing His influence in our lives.
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Carved by the Master’s Hand
God shapes us with the same patience and love as a master craftsman. Every moment of our lives becomes part of His carving, forming us into the masterpiece He sees within us.