Etiqueta: Grace
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THINKING LIKE GOD
Jesus knew Peter’s heart long before Peter understood his calling. In Matthew 16, Peter boldly confesses Jesus as the Christ, yet moments later is rebuked for thinking like man instead of God. Through Peter’s story, we discover that loving Christ is only the beginning. The Christian life is a lifelong journey of allowing God to…
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Peter: The Man Jesus Called Rock
Jesus looked at a fisherman he’d just met and gave him a name that belonged to God alone. Before Simon had done anything remarkable—before he’d followed, witnessed a miracle, or proven himself steady—he was called Rock. Why would Jesus name someone for who they hadn’t yet become? And what does that renaming tell us about…
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Weekend Preview: Cookies, Workdays, Doggie Treats & Grace in the Middle of It All
A warm and humorous peek into my cookie-filled, God-centered weekend — complete with baking adventures, Tucker’s cookie heist, and the joy of slowing down for chapel and church. May your weekend be filled with grace, sweetness, and a few unexpected blessings.
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The Great Candle Catastrophe (and What It Taught Me About Grace)
When a fictional candle-making day goes humorously wrong, grace still flickers through the mess. 🌼 “The Great Candle Catastrophe” is a lighthearted story about spilled wax, laughter, and learning to see God’s peace even when life doesn’t go as planned. Sometimes, grace smells like lavender—and a cup of tea. ☕️✨ https://wp.me/p9vUsN-2IZ
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Before the Weekend Begins…
A quiet blessing for Friday evening: honoring unfinished work, welcoming rest, and reconnecting with joy. You are invited to pause, breathe, and let grace hold what you cannot. https://wp.me/p9vUsN-2HV
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Spiritual Discernment and the Armor of God
Clothed in the armor of God and guided by the compass of grace, we begin a journey of spiritual discernment—trusting the One who walks with us through beauty, burden, and mystery. https://wp.me/p9vUsN-2FQ
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Becoming a Saint, Part II: Grace in Motion
A gentle exploration of actual and sanctifying grace—how it moves through our lives, grows through the sacraments, and draws us closer to sainthood. Includes saintly quotes and a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas.
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Becoming a Saint in God’s Eyes: Part 1
What makes a saint? After a First Saturday Mass and confession, I began reflecting on holiness, grace, and the everyday path to becoming a saint in God’s eyes. This is my first exploration into a journey of faith and love.