God Is With Us: God’s Presence in our Daily Life & Struggles
ARTICLE – After being shaken and upset, we can be still and know God’s presence in the midst of our trials and daily struggles. Nan shares her personal experience.
Entries by Nan Balfour
Trusting What God Says About Me
ARTICLE – Do you struggle with self-doubt, worry, or feelings of being unloved? This reflection will help you set things straight, as we look to what God says about you.
An Example to Follow: Inspiration for My Ordinary Life
As my birthday approaches, and with it my sixtieth year of life, reality has been tapping me on the shoulder and whispering, “You have more years behind you than those which are to come.” This message could tempt me to despair. It could make me anxious. It could invade my peace with thoughts like, “I […]
The Wonders of Expectation: Remaining with God When Our Expectations Aren’t Met
ARTICLE – What about those times when we step out of our comfort zone, take courage in God’s grace… and our miracle does not come? Those times when we do not feel rejection from our fellow man, but from God himself?
The Spark: How to Succeed When Failing
ARTICLE – It is not unusual to be asked, “What are you living for?” But, what would you say if someone asked you, “What are you dying for?” And… what if we fail? Find encouragement in this reflection.
Let’s Go!
ARTICLE – Answering Pope Francis’ call to mission, we can find an example & encourager in Mary.
What Is the Solution to All the Problems In Our Lives?
ARTICLE – Even though we may know we can trust him, persevering confidently in God’s trust until we can witness the good can be very difficult. It is precisely in these out-of-our-control situations that we are called to act in faith and discipline ourselves to not withdraw into our fears.
What Does It Cost to Be Free? My Experience of Forgiveness
ARTICLE – In a reflection on the places where Jesus experienced his Passion, be encouraged on your journey toward forgiveness and healing.
Do I See Myself as God’s Good Creation?
ARTICLE – Why are we spending so much effort trying to look differently than how we have been made? Are we not also created good?
Mercy: The Secret to Healing
ARTICLE – We all know we are called to do if we profess to name ourselves Christian; followers of Jesus Christ. We must, like our Master, be merciful through the action of forgiving those who hurt us. Read on to find healing through this gift.
Keep Hope Alive
