Written Spoken

The thought of loving strangers well may seem far-fetched. In this episode we reflect on three aspects of loving strangers well: allowing God’s light to be visible in us; making changes to correct or improve how we evaluate people we meet for the first time (and everyone else); and acts of kindness.

There are varied ways to demonstrate love to those we identify as our loves ones. The episode reflects on three aspects of loving our loved ones well: sharing challenges; having difficult conversations; and, creating opportunities to keep learning about those we love.

This episode explores aspects of loving ourselves: caring for our spirits, souls, and body, and accepting God's invitations.

In this episode, the question, "Am I loving well?" is posed and explored in the context of loving God. Elements of loving God well are discussed.

This episode shares the words of Mary, the mother of Jesus in her encounter with her cousin Elizabeth.

In this episode we are invited to slow down and reflect on the God who became flesh to redeem us.

The episode defines adoration by focusing on one of its synonyms, worship. It highlights the truth that worship is a lifestyle, not something that is done at an appointed time.

At the heart of thanks giving is the recognition that we are the recipients of God's good gifts. Advent is the season of preparing inwardly for the celebration of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, the Greatest Gift.

In this episode, we revisit content of the episode, "Gratitude: Its benefits, challenges to being grateful, and tips for cultivating gratitude."

In this episode we reflect on whether we can live fully depending only on ourselves.

Human memory is fascinating and can be problematic. Too often, we remember things we would be better off forgetting and forget the things we desperately need to remember. In this episode we will reflect on our tendency to "misremember" and review several memory aids.

Everyone experiences rejection and rejection has an impact. In this episode we will reflect on some of the effects of rejection and the God given antidote.

Faith is essential to our relationship with God. In today's episode we will look at a Biblical definition of faith and reflect on some of the factors that can strengthen and weaken our faith.

This episode introduces the theme for Season II, "Season." "Season" is a process of transformation and we will begin to reflect on God's process of seasoning His children. Ephesians 2:10, serves as the foundation Scripture verse.

Moving forward can be challenging and moreso when we are moving into the unknown. In this episode we consider factors that can help us to face the unknown and move forward.

As humans, complaining seems to come easier to us than giving thanks. But gratitude has many documented benefits. In this episode we will review a definition of gratitude, some of its benefits, some of the challenges to practicing gratitude, and several tips to cultivating a life of gratitude.

Much of our growth occurs in the context of relationships, and there are conditions that promote growth and thriving. This episode focuses on several of these growth conditions.

In this episode, you are invited to reflect on God's love by responding to the following questions: If God's love was a chair, how would you sit in His love? If God's love was a house, would you accept His invitation to enter in and be at home in His love?

We all need to be comforted at some point in our life's journey and God provides comfort. In this episode we will reflect on the question of whether His comfort is enough, some of the ways His comfort comes to us, and the reality that we get to choose if we will accept or reject His comfort.

It is human nature to try to make sense of our experiences. We ask questions in our meaning making efforts, and with our answers create stories, narratives that influence our lives and the lives of those with whom we are in relationship. In this episode we will reflect on two questions, "Why?" and "What?"

What would you do when your resources are about to run out and you are asked to put the needs of someone you do not know, above your own? What would make you obey such an audacious request?

Who writes a story or tells the story influences what is told and how it is told. This episode focuses on two storytellers, fear and faith. The following Scriptures are included in the episode in the order they appear: Hebrews 11:1; Romans:8:31, 37; Isaiah 43:4; Ephesians 1:6; Deuteronomy 31:6; Matthew 28:20; 1 Kings 8:56; Hebrews 6:18; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 89:8-9; Psalm 93.

Reflections on a quote by tennis legend, Arthur Ashe, "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."