Photo by Soulful Pizza on Pexels.com I don’t feel God. Raise your hand if you’ve said that before. In the past few months, I’ve heard a couple of friends express themselves in this way, and it has made me wonder what caused it. Is God really far away from us? Can he really be felt… Continue reading I don’t feel God.
Author: Diana Rodriguez
Perspective changes how you live your life. I'm looking for a better one.
Part I: Dating Before Jesus
I have been on more dates than I can remember. Tried every trick in the book. Signed up for all the dating apps. Let the boys slide into the DMs. Let my friends and family set me up. But there comes a time when you just get tired of it all. Dating is exhausting. And… Continue reading Part I: Dating Before Jesus
Motivation, In the Book of Matthew
Motivation alone doesn’t get you there, but it sure is a great start. What you need to keep you going is discipline. We know this is true because motivation is usually associated with the excitement behind why we start something. When that initial buzz is gone, what else do we rely on? Photo by Ylanite… Continue reading Motivation, In the Book of Matthew
Our Heart, In the Book of Matthew
What if the only purpose in our suffering is to inspire faith in someone else? What if our prayer is never answered? How committed would we stay to a loving, heavenly father that remains silent in our crying out to him? Questions, and more questions. Recently, my family and I learned that my dad tested… Continue reading Our Heart, In the Book of Matthew
Our Faith, In the Book of Matthew
Photo by Gelgas Airlangga on Pexels.com It is usually in the difficult moments of life that our faith is tested. We may be hanging onto the last few dollars, hoping we have enough to cover expenses. Some of us may be awaiting results from the doctor, wishing it is nothing to worry about. We may… Continue reading Our Faith, In the Book of Matthew
Jesus Taught, In the Book of Matthew
This was a tough week. Finding the energy to get out of bed was nearly impossible. I dragged my way through the social events of the weekend, and even avoided writing this post. So many times this week I heard friends and family confess their burdens. Hearing my own rushing through my mind was like… Continue reading Jesus Taught, In the Book of Matthew
In the Book of Matthew
Photo by Philip Wels on Pexels.com On the last Thursday of June, I joined three friends for wine and charcuterie to celebrate one of their birthdays. Sans wine, for me, because at the time of writing this I challenged myself to 30 days without alcohol. Calling it my social sobriety experiment. So while not drinking… Continue reading In the Book of Matthew
Like Water
How many of you can contain water? Maybe for a little while. Maybe small amounts in a water bottle, or larger quantities within a pool. But, as easily as you contained it, water can escape. I recently had a dream where water was getting in through the doors. There were three doors, and each time… Continue reading Like Water
Clear the Clutter: 2021 Edition
The year is 2021. I am living my thirty-third year on this planet. And it is the start of a year following the oh-so-dreadful 2020. Does anything seem different yet? January kicked off my month-long decluttering challenge. After watching the Minimalist documentary on Netflix (not sponsored), I decided I wanted less—not more. Well, more of… Continue reading Clear the Clutter: 2021 Edition
NY: One Bite at a Time
Last year I set a goal to visit more US cities rather than island hopping on a cruise. So I found myself back in New York after 10 years. Like a good planner, I quickly compiled a list of all the places where I wanted to eat, one bite at a time. Sure, there are… Continue reading NY: One Bite at a Time
Living Thirty Three 