Shannon K. Evans

Sometimes the flame of our love for God grows dim. It’s then that we must return to the small ways God woos us in everyday life.

Our brothers and sisters can be some of the greatest blessings in our life, but can also cause pain. Reach out to your sibling(s) simply to let them know that you love and care for them.

Think of the children you regularly encounter in your family, neighborhood, parish, or workplace. They have much to teach us about the ways of God.

When we are wronged, offering forgiveness is not often our natural response. Yet God asks us to forgive–not for empty piety, but to help our souls heal.

There is a part of God’s Self that can only be communicated to us through nature. Whether we are taking a hike or merely walking down a sidewalk, may we accept the invitation to experience our Creator in the great outdoors.

Forgiveness is an important part of spiritual health, but appropriate boundaries can be equally as important when the offense was significant.