Minute Meditations
Beloved Children of God
Diane M. Houdek
December 27, 2022
We all have hopes and dreams for the children in our lives. Whether it’s starting a college fund the day they’re born or simply praying that they will be healthy and happy, we want what’s best for them. These dreams are surely the most idyllic when children are infants, before they learn the word no.
Always Our Children
Diane M. Houdek
December 26, 2022
We know how fragile newborn life can be. And we know that these tiny lives can still be lost, even with all the technological advances of our own century.
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God Dwells with Us
Diane M. Houdek
December 25, 2022
The simple yet profound mystery of the Incarnation is this: The Word of God became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
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The People Who Walk in Darkness
Diane M. Houdek
December 24, 2022
The holidays can be extremely difficult for people for myriad reasons. The loss of loved ones, loneliness, mental health issues, being far away from family, and working long hours in jobs that don’t slow down because it’s Christmas are just ...
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Filled with God’s Grace
Diane M. Houdek
December 23, 2022
Mary knew who she was to the very depth of her being. She said yes to God and because of that, the world was turned upside down, or perhaps was finally righted. Mary’s is her testimony to the way God ...
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The Gift of Enough
Diane M. Houdek
December 21, 2022
The gifts we give are ultimately about the receiver, not about the giver. How often when we’re giving gifts do we think about how the gift will reflect on us, our great taste, our generosity, our discretionary income? Much of ...
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God’s Love Never Fails
Diane M. Houdek
December 20, 2022
I’m sure for people living in Isaiah’s time, the permanence of hills and mountains was something taken for granted.
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