Promises of God: We have an Advocate

Promises of God: We have an Advocate

Many years ago Sr. Joan, my spiritual director during my eight day silent retreat, repeated to me over and over again:  “Becky, you have all you need within you to walk the journey of faith.” To be honest, I cannot remember what God had my attention about on that...
Promises of God: We Belong to Someone

Promises of God: We Belong to Someone

I recently read Brene Brown’s book, Braving the Wilderness:  The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone after a multitude of my peers recommended me to do so.  Her book addresses the struggle for us to find a place to belong in our American culture...
Promises of God: Rest for the Weary

Promises of God: Rest for the Weary

Weariness comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, it comes from burning the candle at both ends for far too long.  Other times, it stems from carrying something heavy for a long time, and there is exhaustion due to the journey of carrying the load.  It comes from...
Promises of God: Unconditionally Loved

Promises of God: Unconditionally Loved

The older my children get, I realize the urgency I feel  to pass on the understanding that they are unconditionally loved by God.  My urgency of this message stems from my motherly hope that they understand …. A love that is bigger than anything I can ever offer them....