Scripture-centered reflections to help you quiet your mind, encounter the presence of Jesus, and live with greater peace, hope, and faith.
I will keep you in perfect peace as you fix your mind upon me. Peace is the result of redirecting your thoughts to my resurrection glory instead of the things of the world. Release the continual drama and the images that fill your mind right now. Let go of the feelings that engage your fears…
When you toss and turn at night feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, know I am the ruler over the darkness. As countless uninvited guests disrupt your sleep, do not be afraid. At night, the enemy is not temptation but the helpless feeling of being left alone in the silence to calm…
I know there are times you wonder how anyone could love you. You made countless promises you would never behave carelessly again. Your conduct caused family and friends to walk away from you. I know you question my love too. You need to know I am your advocate. I will always be there when you…
I crafted you in my image with the game plan to live in complete harmony with you. You are mine forever. In the depths of your heart, you responded to the Spirit’s call of my voice. It was your response to an eternal hunger the world could not provide. You trusted that my love for…
As the bread of heaven, I came into the world to reveal my eternal glory. When I visit Mary and Martha’s home, Martha is distracted, preparing everything for her guests. Her effort is noteworthy as she offers her gift of hospitality to encourage others. However, she misses out on her life’s most important moment to…
There is a deep wound you suffer throughout life. It is the conscious awareness of feeling left out, and it strikes at the heart of your being. You imagine your friends are rushing to a party, but you never are sent an invitation. You wonder about the reasons why they exclude you. It feels like…
The secret to loving your enemies is in the power of my unconditional love for you. You can love your enemies when you are confident that I love you. Unfortunately, when you experience abuse and neglect, it is not easy to believe you are loved unconditionally. Otherwise, you feel trapped in a world where your…
When we encounter Christ, we see a glimpse beyond the veil. There is a new mindset conceived in our being. God is the author and substance of life and illumined by faith; we hear that God loves us. Christ, our brother, is the living grace that completes us with a divine influx of His presence…
I will be your defender but learn to let your yes be yes and no be no. When others falsely accuse you, your natural reaction is to protect yourself by sharing your side. The moment you endorse yourself, your actions are under the spotlight. (The Sting of Being Misunderstood) The more you discuss, the more doubts…
I enter the sacred space of silence time and again to regain my spiritual bearings. Without silence, I lose intimacy and contact with God’s presence in the hectic pace of life. The silence beckons me back to the first day when I discovered the awareness of God’s love and forgiveness. When I see my true…
I came to lift the weight of the world off your shoulders. I know the weariness you feel from the craziness of life. I broke the religious chains that bind you like a beast of burden, working under a heavy load. Life is overwhelming enough without the religious baggage that weighs upon you too. When observing…
Lord is an ever-growing expression of your relationship with me. The jaw-dropping power of the resurrection provides meaning and inner stability in your life. I want you to experience my all-encompassing love as you surrender your life and destiny into my hands. In the surrender of your will, your life shines as a reflection of…