I love giving. It’s such an amazing gift to humanity. A picture of God’s generous heart. Nothing is gained by being stingy, clinging to our hearts, our money, our “stuff.” Yea, I like my stuff. I like things. But I’ve found such a freedom and joy in giving. Especially giving of words. Encouraging others, praising others, esteeming others higher than …
Living a fasted lifestyle
A friend and I’ve been emailing back and forth about a fasted lifestyle. What does it mean? Why and how do we live “fasted?” Can we look around our lives and see what we don’t need, what we can do without and take the time and money we spend on them to give to the poor, or aid a family …
Hearing God, Part III
Hearing God takes time. Focus. Dedication. My personal experience is I can’t hear God on the run (typically) and I can’t hear God out of angst or anxiety. My mind and emotions speak to me every time in those situations. Yet, there have been times when I was in turmoil and as I went to prayer, asking God for peace …