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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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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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

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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

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Was it Worth It?

A moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips. We’ve heard the phrase before. Especially when our gym partner slaps a donut from our hand. I’m not here to talk about diets, though. What I am more interested in is if we consider this reality in our daily lives.   The Python Was… Continue reading Was it Worth It?

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I Was Hungry, And You Fed Me

Wherever you find yourself reading this—maybe you are holding a hot dog under the fireworks—I wonder if you worry about your next meal. Not just a food picture worthy of the gram… I am asking if you ever wonder what you would do if you had to beg for food? The Encounter This Sunday I… Continue reading I Was Hungry, And You Fed Me

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Stirred But Never Changed

We are all about the selfie stick. Instagram paints the picture we want people to see. And Facebook tells them how to feel about us. It is all on the surface. But, what’s actually happening underneath it all? I started 2017 reflecting on many different areas of my life like relationships, hobbies, and priorities. It… Continue reading Stirred But Never Changed