Thursday, January 24, 2013 - More

I love this quote:  "Jesus expects more from you because when you are with Him, you can do more". - Daniel Cardinal DiNardo in his homily to the St. Thomas Essay Finalists on January 23. May we always remember that Jesus is right there with us. - Becki

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - Tools

The gardener’s friend is her spade. It is easy to dig a hole in soft ground. But for the times when the hole becomes deeper, and the hard earth becomes unyielding, we have to grab hold of bigger tools. Scripture is filled with the tools you need for life. Within its pages lay the Wisdom, Faith, Trust, and Hope to overcome all obstacles. Set your meager tools aside, and take up the strength of Faith. You can move those mountains in your path. – Becki

 

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "But the righteous man shall live by faith." – Romans 1:17

Monday, January 14, 2013 - Can

Every so often a difficult moment fills us with overwhelming doubt. The odds appear insurmountable, the devastation surreal and we scream "I can't”.  Yet the reality is, this moment is here, and God is holding it in His hands. He has known about it before the beginning of the world, and has chosen to allow it for the good of His Kingdom. Christ willingly stepped into the pain for every individual.  He did not promise this would keep us from having pain of our own. His promise is: if we walk with Him through the pain, we will be able to arise victorious. So when fear finds us and despair reaches into our soul, remember, “we can”, one Grace at a time. – Becki

 

And David was greatly troubled; for the people were talking of stoning him, because their hearts were bitter, every man sorrowing for his sons and his daughters: but David made himself strong in the Lord his God.  - 1 Samuel 30:6