Take joy

December 29, 2006 | 1 comment

A poem by Fra Giovanni, (1513) Take Joy There is nothing I can give you, which you have not; But there is much, very much, that while I cannot give it, you can take. No heaven can come to us

God holds you up

December 28, 2006 | 3 comments

I’m not a poet, but occasionally, when praying for a patient and emailing thoughts the words and phrases that appear on my screen pleasantly surprise me. While praying for a patient who feared she didn’t have enough understanding to heal

Loving another

December 27, 2006 | No comments yet

Evan’s maxim for the day: “If you’re having a hard time loving another person, look for something good in that individual, and the good you find gives you a reason to love.”  

What limb are you on?

December 27, 2006 | No comments yet

When relying upon God for healing, many people fear failure. Like climbing out on the limb of a tree and wondering whether the wood can support one’s weight, many sufferers turn to the divine in prayer yet wonder whether their

Help out of distress

December 26, 2006 | 1 comment

Do you love animals? Is it easy for you to see God’s hand at work in their thoughts and actions? Read the moving story, “Tender Moments,” by Charlotte Edwards. It will warm your heart, and possibly bring a tear of