Control? Controlling?
It’s probably pretty obvious to the rest of the world – just not to me. It took an “aha!” First – I have to decide that being at peace with myself and my God is the goal. Then, I become willing to do what is necessary to make that happen… and I can proceed to the…
Life of the Beloved
Henri Nouwen Just started it – but I’m over half done. This one will take some rereading I’m sure.
Preach the Gospel at all times
Use words only when necessary…. St. Francis of Assisi. These words ran all over me while visiting the Franciscan Monastery in Kinnebunkport ME early one evening in July. We were walking the grounds with another couple (my husband’s cousin and his wife),…
When is Just OK OK?
I’ve been thinking about this — I want to live life to the fullest (isn’t that the promise of Jesus?). But, I have to get along with others as well — you know, the live in community bit. And so, I wonder “At what point do I decide that a…
I am “other people”
We are all “other people” it seems. You know the feeling – something unsettling, unnerving, down right wrong happens to you or someone you care about, and you think to yourself “This can’t be happening! This kind of stuff happens to other…