Category Joy Unfolding

What is Truth?

I am truth. To know me is to know truth, and I would have you to know me completely, intimately, with nothing of separation between us. The emotions that would make you want to know or not know are just…

A Cold Wind Blows

A cold wind blows from the north, across the plains and through the hearts of many who have fallen from hope. They have turned to despair. They are overtaken by sadness. They sit in fear. The cold chills their bones…

Solitude’s Garden

Come away, my beloved. Come away with me to a quiet place, to a garden filled with all that teases and awakens your senses. Let go of demands of every day activity. Though the activity remains present before you, its…

Find Hope

Find hope in the little things. Find hope in the smallest pleasures and in the tiniest of challenges. Find hope and hide it in your heart. Take it with you and let it speak quietly as you wind your way…

Open Wide and Take Flight

Chase the butterfly. Follow it into the fields, beyond the high standing blades of grass. Chase it through the meadow. Watch as it lights gently on a graceful pedal, fresh and vibrant with color. Watch as it flits about and…

Sit With Me

Sit with me, my little one, and I will tell you a story. I will tell you of the love of your father. It is unending love, gracious and true, and without variation. It is love that runs deep beyond…

Embrace Your Boldness

It’s a new day. A new start. A new opportunity. It’s a day to embrace your boldness. Yes, you have been here many times – standing at the doorway, looking out and into a forest you could not trust, looking…

The Journey of Faith

The journey of faith is not a long walk. It is short. It is but a step from unbelief to belief, . . . from no to yes, . . . from I can’t to I will . . .…

Let Faith Arise

Let faith arise. Let faith arise in your heart this day. Let her rise up strong, sure of voice, and beautiful to behold. Welcome faith. Invite her in. Many are fearful and though they cry out for faith, they run…

The Prize is Yours

You are not behind as you have feared, my precious one. You are not the horse at the end of the race, last to cross the finish line. You are not one who holds back because of fear. Nor do…