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It’s the STORY, Stupid

Posted on October 3, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

So, God, You have given us the Best of Stories . . . one of forgiveness and redemption and love.

Tagged with: forgiveness, Love, Redemption, Story Power
Posted in Books, Forgiven!, growing toward up, Help me to see, hope, LOVE

Love in the Family — a Pattern for Nations?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I’m pretty sure, God, that Nations are like people. We have all bumbled and worse. How good it would be if Countries could hit the Reset Button and apologize — making amends as best we can — and truly work at living together in healthy relationships on this planet.

Tagged with: apologizing, families, Fathers, healthy relationships, husbands, Love, reset button
Posted in Anger, Apologies, appreciation, connecting, Families, Forgiving, LOVE

A Change of Perspective

Posted on May 30, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Two of my friends laughed at that and said hungry people want food! And of course, they do. Still, each one of us also hungers to know that we matter. That we matter not just to You, God, but to one of two fellow human beings.

Tagged with: Diamond Head, family, Friends, Love, ocean, perspective, Waikiki
Posted in a prayer for healing, connecting, Families, friends, healing, Perspective

My Husband, the Role Model

Posted on April 28, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

We ALL need good role models, God! We need people we can admire and learn from. Ah, but that takes being ready. I am just beginning to learn the essential nature of daily floor exercises from my friends. I’m ashamed of being so SLOW!.

Colors and Connections

Posted on March 28, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

This is the true essence of Life — that You, God, aka Creator of the Universe, desire to be in our midst and in our hearts. Wow!

The Fragility of Humans — the Power of Love

Posted on March 5, 2014 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

But, God, it is very hard for us to accept the reality that You Love us! We just don’t believe it. Well, maybe in our Heads but not in our Heart or Gut.

Tagged with: damaged hearts, Fr. Boyle, grace, Love, Tattoos on the Heart, undeserved love
Posted in Compassion, Forgiven!, Good News!, LOVE

Loving my Inner Child

Posted on December 23, 2013 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

Ah, but as I write, God, I remember one important caveat. It is essential that I look at myself through Your Eyes of Love and Forgiveness! Looking back over my mistakes and missed opportunities I need Your Love and Compassion

Sunlight into Our Hearts

Posted on October 29, 2013 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

I believe, God, that Jesus wants to HEAL us of our shame . . . That Jesus wants to help us open up our deep dark dungeon places to His Love . . . to His Light . . . as we pray . . . two or three . . . together.

Tagged with: Brene Brown, Light, Love, Our Hurting Self, Praying together, Shame, sharing
Posted in connecting, Hearts, Light, Prayer, the JOY of praying together, Trusting God

Hotels, Home and God’s Heart

Posted on October 19, 2013 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Another late comer held the door for me and then closed it behind us silently. We both moved soundlessly to find a seat . As I sat there, slowly sinking into the silence, the thought tiptoed through my mind — I’m in a Womb — and then I slipped back into the stillness.

Tagged with: centering prayer, Love, peace, Silence, Stillness
Posted in Centering Prayer, connecting, God's Time, LOVE, Peace, Silence

Thinking of Valleys and Shadows

Posted on September 7, 2013 by a moment with god — 1 Comment

As I sat with my mommy, I remembered what a friend shared about when her dad was dying. A big no-nonsense nurse told her and her brothers and sisters: “You all stop pestering him and leave him ALONE! Dying is Hard Work.”