Have you ever gone through a time in your life where you just wished you could see how it all worked out in the future? Often when we struggle, we hear people say, "Everything happens for a reason." I have refrained from punching those people many times. You? There were times in my life where I wished I could fast-forward, or at least look into a magic mirror and see how it all panned out. I … [Read more...] about From Cross to Blessing: 3 Hardships that Actually Make Life Better
Prayer Journal Prompts: Praying for People
" . . .and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful." James 5: 15-16 Yesterday I was at Eucharistic Adoration and I talked to Our Lord about many things. … [Read more...] about Prayer Journal Prompts: Praying for People
Inspiration for Couples Waiting to Adopt
In October, I started writing articles for Adoptimist.com. My main goal is to encourage those who are waiting (and often I am reassuring myself too). Here are a few excerpts and links to the full articles. If you are in the "waiting" phase, hang on! Do not give up hope! Faith and the Adoption Journey Faith is a gift. I remember sitting in religion class as a Catholic school student and … [Read more...] about Inspiration for Couples Waiting to Adopt
Prayer, Juice, and Skittles: Faith books for Littles
Lent is really a season that is more for adults than a child in preschool. However, as I journey on in this holy season, I often find that my faith can feel refreshed when looking through the eyes of a child. Although young children may not be able to grasp fully the Passion of Our Lord, they can certainly grasp loving God, being loved by Him and the concept of heaven. Here are some books to … [Read more...] about Prayer, Juice, and Skittles: Faith books for Littles
Cards and Letters to Angela
Sometimes we see our loved ones carrying a cross and we wonder "why was that cross given?" We wish we could take it away. Once we acknowledge the suffering is not something we can remove, we look for ways we can help. We search for ways to be Simon who helped Jesus carry His cross. We desire to make our friends' crosses lighter. Unfortunately, we probably all know someone who has been diagnosed … [Read more...] about Cards and Letters to Angela
Prayer Journaling with DaySpring’s Illustrated Faith Line [Review and Giveaway]
DaySpring sent me the Illustrated Faith Praise Book, Pens, Stickers and Clips Set for an honest review. All opinions are my own. This article contains affiliate links. I have been perusing DaySpring's Illustrated Faith line for some time now. I love that this company creates stickers, washi tape, pens, paint and die cut prompts specifically for Christians that Bible Journal. Although I … [Read more...] about Prayer Journaling with DaySpring’s Illustrated Faith Line [Review and Giveaway]
