Healthy Heart Healthy Spirit
How is that “to-do” list looking? Are you able to rewrite it? Cross some tasks off and adjust others? Maybe your list doesn’t need any tweaking. Maybe the things listed are everything that you feel need to be accomplished. The importance is walking in step with God. Taking that time to pray and sit in
How did you do in week 1? My prayer is that in reflecting on the Christmas story found in Luke 1 and 2, we become more aware of how our heart is responding in this season. This time of year can bring up so many emotions for us…both positive and negative. It is important to
Christmas is a beautiful, magical season. As we prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we can get caught up in the busyness. At times, it can leave us feeling stressed, cranky, and utterly exhausted. Reflecting on Christmases past, this has been me at times. And I have to say, that for this reason, Christmas
This sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Is it possible to struggle well? Life is hard. The car breaks down, your child is sick, conflicts arise at work…the list could go on. Hard conversations and disagreements with family and/or a co-worker seem to occur almost daily. The struggles are real. The battles we face often
There was a place… Do you long to meet with God? To truly find a space (and a time) to commune with Him? In the Old Testament, Moses had received instructions from God while on Mount Sinai regarding the building of a sanctuary. Exodus 25:8 This sanctuary was to be a moveable tabernacle that would
In the Old Testament, lovingkindness is God’s very nature. We discovered many scripture verses revealing this truth. Psalm 136 provided us an accurate history lesson. If you missed it, click http://www.rebeccapierskalla.com/god’s-lovingkindness-in-action. In the New Testament, lovingkindness shows up in the flesh. It is Christ! God’s lovingkindness is amplified!! He sent his Son to shed his
From last week’s blog, we began to unwrap the meaning of the word lovingkindness. The Hebrew word is ‘hesed’, and it is rich in meaning. I hope you had a chance to rest this week in God’s lovingkindness. But… What if God is feeling far away? Are you wondering if this lovingkindness is for you?
There is a Buddhist practice called Metta Meditation (it is also called Loving-Kindness Meditation). Metta is from the Pali language, which is similar to the Sanskrit language, and defined as positive energy and kindness towards others. The goal of Metta Meditation is to create space for loving yourself, loving others, and loving all things in
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Psalm 91:1 Have you ever felt like you were living in someone’s shadow? Always being compared to a sibling, a co-worker, or even a spouse. Your thoughts, ideas, and opinions aren’t good enough-or don’t matter. Maybe your skills
This is what God the Lord says-the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it; Isaiah 42:5 We just celebrated Easter. And I can’t help but be curious about the
