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Everyday Reminders to Give Thanks

Thanksgiving may be over, but gratitude isn’t meant for one day a year. As we step into one of the busiest seasons of the year—filled with lists, plans, and endless tasks—it’s easy to let

The Power of Remembering

I can forget where I have left my phone within minutes. Then I have to retrace my steps to remember where I placed it. Maybe you’ll be able to relate. One thing the Israelites

When Gratitude Doesn’t Come Naturally

I have a friend who keeps a gratitude journal. She writes in it every morning. My friend is spiritual but not a professing Christian, although we who are can learn from those who are

Finding Rest in God’s Presence

For a brief period of my life, I was a sailing instructor at a center on the east coast of England. One particular weekend we had a group of adults and children attending to

Finding Strength in Your Weakness

I recently took part in a cycling challenge of riding 100 km—64 miles. In addition to the distance, I decided to do the challenge in Breckenridge, Colorado, which sits at over 9,600 feet (2,900

Where to Take Your Burdens

We have a lot of Amazon deliveries. The boxes can be big and cumbersome, awkward to get your arms around. The other day, I picked up one large, long box expecting it to be

A Faith Foundation to Start Your Day

I have an Oura smart ring, which is a health tracker. It monitors my activity and measure such things as heart rate, body temperature and more. It also tells me how I have slept

How to Pray When Life Feels Out of Control

Change can leave us feeling out of control—the loss of a job or a loved one. Health problems we didn’t expect. A spouse who walks out or a child who makes decisions that break

How to Pray When the Future Feels Uncertain

When I ski, I sometimes find myself on a slope that suddenly gets more difficult than I’d like—maybe a steep drop or a patch of big bumps. I can’t turn back; I have no

Prayer as an Exercise of Obedience

I am delighted to welcome Wendy Murray to my blog. Wendy is sharing on prayer being an act of obedience with a beautiful analogy to gardening. Her new book, “Inner Healing the Franciscan Way,