I work from home as a writer. Which suits me just fine since I am a confirmed introvert. I’m happier working on my own. Like most introverts, being around people is both exhilarating and exhausting. I enjoy the companionship of my friends, but at the end of the day out, I relish going home and…

  The retreat instructions were clear. The priest spoke for thirty minutes, then we’d go into the sanctuary to silently contemplate the discussion questions, and afterwards return to share our answers. Here’s what I did: I placed the unopened booklet of questions on the pew next to me, knelt in prayer, and began a discussion…

Morning devotions with God have become as important to my morning routine as breakfast. In January, I began using the Lectio Divina Journal every morning to guide me through a contemplative reading and prayer of God’s Word. I’ve received so much through this short daily practice. This morning’s reading was Isaiah 58:1-12… How anxious they…

Psalm 119:73-88 73 You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your laws. 74 All those who fear and trust in you will welcome me because I too am trusting in your Word. 75-77 I know, O Lord, that your decisions are right and that your punishment was right and did me…

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