Do not seek the living among the dead

Child, you must not seek the living among the dead. Those who have turned to Christ and been redeemed are fully your brothers and sisters in Christ. You must forgive as well; you must not remember their sins, for Christ Himself has given them new life.

Made in God's image

Truly we are made in God's image! For the union of man and wife is an image of God as an eternal exchange of love... and it is through this embrace that we are created!

The little plant

My Jesus, you have placed my little soul just so -

Just where it can receive the right Sonlight,

Where it can be protected from the foxes and crows.

I love You with all of me,

And with that love I will grow

And stretch

out my leaves to the Son,

And soak You up,

That I may blossom and bear your fruit.

Importance of Hope

"He paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them." -- Acts 3:5

The crippled man had hope. He believed he would gain from Peter and John, though he did not know it would be as great as his healing. So we must believe when we turn to face God in prayer.

Your locked heart

You have locked your heart out of fear. Ask Jesus to enter, just as He entered the room where His disciples had locked themselves out of fear after the crucifixion. No matter how you have barred the door, He can and will enter and give you His peace.

Mary's face

What comfort Mary's face was to the disciples after the Ascension; for it was from her that Jesus gained His humanity. To see in her face, His face... what joy and peace would enter their hearts!

Faith and Marriage

Your faith has weakened. Perhaps then, you would do well to remember that Jesus is your Bridegroom, and that marriage is forever. Love is not for convenience or pleasure; it is a commitment. The love of marriage is that which has chosen its beloved for life. The love of Faith is that which has chosen its Beloved for eternity.

In the dry spells and struggles, realize that it is in the forever factor that you will find the peace and relief that you seek-- not in changing or leaving! What beauty and fulfillment and peace comes from the certainty of forever!