“Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” – Matthew 28:10 This simple command: “Do not be afraid,” echoes throughout Scripture, a stark contrast to the world around us. Fear is a potent tool, wielded by those seeking control. Politicians exploit it to manipulate public…
Do Not Tarry
The psalmist’s plea in today’s verse, “But as for me, I am poor and needy, come to me speedily, O God. You are my helper and my deliverer; O Lord, do not tarry,” is an unfiltered expression of human desperation. It’s a cry that echoes through the ages, a testament to the universal longing for…
Mind Wandering
I am a long-time believer in “shower thoughts.” My water-logged moments have been a wellspring of creativity. Turns out, science supports the benefits of shower thinking. A recent National Geographic article confirmed that our brains are more likely to stumble upon groundbreaking ideas when we’re on autopilot, engaged in mundane tasks like showering. It seems…
Embrace Prayer
Martin Luther King Jr. expressed the depth of his human vulnerability when he confessed he once prayed, “I’ve come to the point where I can’t face it alone.” In that moment of solitude, he experienced a connection, describing it as “the presence of the Divine.” This intimate encounter with the sacred is a rare privilege,…
Attention
Simone Weil’s assertion that “attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” serves as a reminder of the profound impact our presence can have on others. It’s a truth made evident in the ceaseless demands of parenthood, where a child’s cries often mask a desperate plea for undivided focus. This innate human yearning for…