Jesus, I trust in You.I have said this prayer countless times in my life. Yet, it was not until recently that something hit me. Not only should I trust Jesus, but I should recognize that He trusts me. Jesus wants us to trust in Him just as He trusts in us. I never before considered … More Trust in Him, He Trusts in You
Sometimes, when I find myself in a public place like a busy mall or an airport, I look to the people around me and wonder about their lives. Who are they? What are their struggles? Their joys? Each person we meet has a unique story. This concept was re-impressed upon me when I was assigned … More No Ordinary People
Every new year brings new expectations, new hopes and desires. Many, when faced with a new year, believe it is time to make a list of things to accomplish. There is nothing wrong with coming up with a list of goals–the problem occurs when people make wild lists of goals because they feel they are … More Intentional Goal-Setting in 2018
I fear nothing for God is with me.–St. Joan of Arc Strength. A word that can be used a variety of contexts. Strength of body, strength of mind and intellect, strength of character, strength of heart… I’ve felt a significant call to be strong these past few months. On my 20th birthday this past September, … More Finding Strength
source Current book: I’ve been soaking up the last few weeks of freedom where I have time to read whatever I want. I’ve still been into historical fiction and I recently finished Nella Last’s War and The Girls of Ennismore. Nella Last’s War is the actual diary of Nella Last, a housewife in England during … More Currently…8/3/17
Alas it is Monday. I’m feeling the effects of this weekend, as I arrived home from Austin yesterday evening after a two day Irish dance competition. The competition went fairly well, it was my first time competing in a year and I was mostly happy with how I danced. My competition is insanely difficult so … More Some Monday Motivation
The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day. —St. Gianna Molla This quote by my patron, St. Gianna, strikes a chord with me right now. Recently, I’ve been contemplating the nature of our society (warning: contemplation … More Moment by Moment (Thinking Out Loud Thursday)
