Pause+Pray

Sometimes people talk about the will of God as something far off, distant, and in the future. We can forget that our present, your current, daily life is found smack in the middle of the will of God.

Loneliness lies. It whispers that you are forgotten. But even in isolation, God is with you.

Every encounter you have can be an opportunity for healing and supporting the growth of both those whom you meet and yourself.

Many people equate the holiday season with presents and material goods. We must remember, though, that the true focus of the season is the gift of Christ's birth.

Sometimes it is not uncommon for little children to be afraid of the dark. While the darkness can feel scary or uncertain, the light brings clarity, a new way of seeing.

Today, as we meet for Thanksgiving with family, whether from near or far, may we find a moment to express gratitude for all that God has provided, perhaps in the very action of giving to another.