Henri Nouwen writes, "The many contradictions in our lives - such as being home while feeling homeless, being busy while feeling bored, being popular while feeling lonely, being believers while feeling many doubts - can frustrate, irritate, and even discourage us. They make us feel that we are never fully present. Every door that opens... Continue Reading →

The Hebrew Scripture appointed for today include these verses from Isaiah 49; Listen, far-flung islands,    pay attention, faraway people:God put me to work from the day I was born.    The moment I entered the world he named me.He gave me speech that would cut and penetrate.    He kept his hand on me to protect me.He... Continue Reading →

I missed a few steps last weeks – so I apologize that I missed blogging for a couple of days. Therefore you can count this blog for days 32, 33 and 34! I am slowing learning that God does not need perfection – just an honest effort! So here is what is on my mind... Continue Reading →

A Brief thought from Nouwen for Today The Dignity to Give and Receive "Nobody is so poor that he/she has nothing to give, and nobody is so rich that he/she has nothing to receive." These words by Pope John-Paul II, offer a powerful direction for all who want to work for peace. No peace is... Continue Reading →

THIS ONE IS FOR APRIL 1st Some people want to see God with their eyes as they see a cow, and to love Him as they love their cow - for the milk and cheese and profit it brings them. This is how it is with people who love God for the sake of outward... Continue Reading →