ALWAYS WITH YOU

One of my holy places is a retreat house that overlooks a beautiful lake.  It is a place I spend different weekends in ministry helping in the dining area, as well as personally attending retreats.

 

 

I missed ministering there last year, especially for extended weekends, because of the pandemic.  They were able to open up for some day retreats back in the fall, which I attended. I was fortunate to attend two Lenten retreats within three weeks.  How could I not take advantage of the blessing of spending alone time with the Lord and soaking up the beauty of the grounds? Continue reading “ALWAYS WITH YOU”

EMMANUEL

This Advent and Christmas season was very special for me; one filled with much meaning through the different activities I participated in and with meaningful church encounters.  The thought that really resonated with me the most profoundly was repeatedly hearing and reflecting on this simple short word:

 

EMMANUEL
EMMANUEL which means “God WITH us”
What a powerful thought that is!

 

 

Truly what Christmas is all about; such a special event to celebrate yearly in our lives~to help us remember what a privilege we have through Jesus’ birth–God WITH us!  Yes, God is personally in and with you, my dear reader! Continue reading “EMMANUEL”