Soul Pieces

I have been listening to a series titled “I thirst” it is a 3-part audio message. Two phrases touched my heart deeply, I’d like to share them with you today. “Run to me when you fall.” “Unburden your soul.” Isn’t the last place we tend to go, to the arms of our loving Savior? WhyContinue reading “Soul Pieces”

Uncounted Pieces

There are so many fragments in our life.  Family, job, living spaces, hobbies, faith, health.  And with these, come many blessings.  The smaller, the easier they are to dismiss.  “The tomatoes are so ripe in summer” (that is a blessing!!) “the fix on the microwave was so easy.” (so is that!)!   It might beContinue reading “Uncounted Pieces”

Memory Pieces

I have a variety of pics on my desk, one rotates often as I come across memories I want to see more often than in a photo album (or phone).  For the past month it has been of my dad and I, taken in 1991.  We were visiting my brother in Amsterdam and it wasContinue reading “Memory Pieces”

Pieces of Moments

The title seems a bit improper.  Can you have pieces of moments?  Where I was going with this thought is, there are ordinary and extraordinary moments in our lives.  Where do we find joy?  Where does heartache go to heal?  What of the prayer requests we send out? Are they tucked in-between the life weContinue reading “Pieces of Moments”

Pieces of Serenity

Yesterday it was cold, cloudy and rainy.  Today, the sun is shining, the sky is blue, the clouds are few, the birds are chirping.  It’s a perfect Spring day. We find pieces of serenity in many places.  A beautiful garden, a beach with gentle waves, hiking in the mountains, sitting outside with a cup ofContinue reading “Pieces of Serenity”

Pieces of Communion

The Catholic church honors communion as a very sacred act.  It is Jesus you are meeting. The bread; his body and the wine;  his blood.  It is experiencing Jesus in the highest form.  He is inviting you to encounter Him.  Wow!!!  Powerful!!! While the Catholic faith refers to communion as the Eucharist, it is sharedContinue reading “Pieces of Communion”

Pieces of Prayer

Are you a believer in the power of prayer?  Why?  Why not?  I personally have been on the receiving end of countless prayers throughout my life while dealing with chronic health issues. I’ve also come to believe that it’s okay, and necessary at times – to pray for yourself.  It’s not selfish or weird!  GodContinue reading “Pieces of Prayer”

Divine Mercy

Today the Catholic faith celebrates the Divine Mercy.  What is it?  I didn’t know until I stepped into church today (of course I’m only a week old Catholic, so don’t expect much from me, for awhile!!!) History of the Message and Devotion to Divine Mercy The Message of the Divine Mercy that Sr. Faustina receivedContinue reading “Divine Mercy”

Passover Pieces

I know very little about Jewish culture, religion or history.  I do, however, have many Jewish friends.  I understand that Passover, is as important as the Holy Week events Christians celebrate.  I wanted to share with you what I’ve found, in hopes that you; like me, are a spiritual seeker! Passover (in Hebrew, Pesach) commemoratesContinue reading “Passover Pieces”

2014 Pieces

I found my first “Pieces Journal,” dated January 22, 2014.  It seems so long ago, but it also shows me the walk I’ve taken along Jesus; is just a moment a time, and my faith has continued to grow; year after year.  I’d like to share with you some of the earlier “scraps of paper,Continue reading “2014 Pieces”