Pause+Pray

Letting Go of the Past

Bruce Epperly July 5, 2025

As you look at your emotional life, what grievances are you holding onto? Where is unforgiveness limiting you? God invites you—prayerfully and faithfully—to let go of the past.

Appreciating Our Many Blessings

Susan Hines-Brigger July 17, 2021

All too often, we take for granted the many things for which we should be grateful. We must remember that not everyone is blessed with such gifts.

Loving Our Earthly Home

Patricia Breen July 14, 2021

We all grow up as members of a particular family. Each family has a unique culture that shapes and forms those who are a part of it.

My Mind’s Patterns

Stephen Copeland July 12, 2021

Richard Rohr sometimes talks about how negative thoughts have a way of sticking to our brains like velcro, while positive thoughts have a way of slipping away like teflon.

Hope for a Fractured World

Maureen O'Brien July 11, 2021

Take a break today from the burden of the day’s news, and the cacophony of social media. In that stillness, let the soft healing of the Holy Spirit fill in those spaces where you usually find worry.

Under His Wings

Natalie Ryan July 10, 2021

I will meditate on you. “You indeed are my savior, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy” (Ps 63:8).

Praying the Pictures

Carol Ann Morrow July 6, 2021

Seeing God smile back—captured in the eyes of loved ones—can be called the Way of the Family.

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