Faith, Reflection

I don’t feel God.

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Reflection

A Voice Called Doubt

There are few times in my life when I have taken the plunge on big decisions. More often, caution—and resistance to change—take the driver’s seat. Maybe at the root of it all is a little voice called doubt. Sometimes we doubt when life brings us to a fork in the road. Is one choice better… Continue reading A Voice Called Doubt

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Run Your (Spiritual) Race

Earlier this year I ran my second marathon. If you are wondering how far that is, just picture yourself taking the scenic route from Coral Gables to Homestead. It is a little over 26 miles. This wonderful adventure I signed up for took place in Walt Disney World, where every mile is promised to be… Continue reading Run Your (Spiritual) Race

Reflection

Just the Beginning

How many times have you wrestled with your purpose? Sometimes I wonder if we spend more time questioning our purpose, rather than taking action. Am I alone here? Every now and then I start to doubt where I’m at in life. This year I am turning 30 at the end of December, and boy have… Continue reading Just the Beginning