Empathy. Comfort. Care. Concern. All human beings need understanding. Oftentimes, listening is the best gift you can offer. Prayer with another is also comforting. The words aren’t important, just sit together, pray silently, read an inspirational poem or scripture, have some tea and cookies. Solitude makes depression and worry so much worse for people. EmailContinue reading “Pieces of Comfort”
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Pieces of Discernment
Oftentimes we are given a scripture or thought to spend time figuring out. Maybe it was easily understandable — but other times, we can’t make heads or tails over the meaning, or if it’s even a message for US. This is when spiritual discernment steps in. Find a trusted advisor, someone who is spiritually sound,Continue reading “Pieces of Discernment”
Blessing pieces
2 Peter 3 reminds us that all happens in God’s time; not ours. Paul was in jail during this time, he remembers people in his prayers, he thanks God for his situation (do we EVER do that???) and he encourages others. Until recently I haven’t grasped the concept of thanking God for the hard times. Continue reading “Blessing pieces”
Pieces of Support
Oftentimes (usually) we are unaware of those who pray for us, or our loved ones – due to the many prayer circles we belong to and friendships we have (and those of the people we know and don’t know). I received in my email today, a note from someone I don’t know – that encouragedContinue reading “Pieces of Support”
Pieces of Childhood
If you grew up in a family that attended church every Sunday, you will recall in your childhood, having to memorize bible verses. Granted, they start you out with very short sentences when you are small, but by the time junior high rolls around, you are memorizing paragraphs plus having to remember all the versesContinue reading “Pieces of Childhood”
Pieces of Self Care
We are complicated beings. If you have faith in God, you have one less stressor than most, and it’s a great comfort when in pain; emotional or physical. However, it’s important we know when to care for ourselves, by letting others know — hey we need a break, or a nap, or I just requireContinue reading “Pieces of Self Care”
Pieces of Refuge
When we are fearful, feeling alone, unsure or a myriad of other emotions that make us want to crawl into a cave or throw a blanket over our heads, what better time than to seek refuge from your heavenly Father? He is better than a cold, dark cave, and brings light back into our heartContinue reading “Pieces of Refuge”
THE PIECES 