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Blessed is the one who trusts the Lord. I choose to trust Jesus, even if I don’t understand what is happening. Dear God, I do choose to trust You. Help me when I doubt. Amen

Remember the sabbath day and keep it holy. The sabbath is about graciousness, not about rules. Dear God, I want the sabbath to be about what’s going on inside of me. Thank you that You have given me a way to glorify You. Amen

But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was, and when he saw him, he took pity on him. Love what is right in front of us. Dear God, Thank you for loving me. Help me to love what is right in front of me. Amen

My son, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate, your brother was dead and now is alive; was lost and now is found. Offer yourself (and others) compassion Dear God, Thank you that You are always with me and that all that You have is mine.Continue reading “Luke 15: 31”

Memories Hello and welcome. Pull up a chair. Let’s chat a while. It’s the time of year that seems to be filled with memories. Don’t worry, I’m not going to go down the road of “the good old days”. That’s not my style. I’m not always so sure they were as good, as we tendContinue reading “My Cozy Corner”

I require steadfast love, not sacrifice. Solidarity with those who suffer—is the locus of encounter with the living God. Elizabeth Johnson Dear God, Give me the courage to live a life of steadfast love. Amen

For now we see only a reflection, but then we shall see face to face. The voice in your head pretends to be you. Dear God, Help me to see myself clearly, as you see me. Amen

There is a time to break down and a time to build up. The brokenness of our past, often cuts into our present. Dear God, I know that You can repair the brokenness of my past. Keep it from interfering with the present. Amen

The love of money is the root of all evil. To whom much has been given, much is expected. Dear God, All that I have and all that I am, belongs to You. Amen

But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind. God’s love cannot be doled out. It is freely given. Dear God, Help me to love in every situation, not just when it is convenient. Amen