Be Imitators of Christ
On February 16, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodBe imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 There is a very old book titled Imitation of Christ, which was hand written and completed in 1441 by Brother Thomas Kempis. This book is so deep and rich that it’s definitely not something to read straight through, but rather a book to
The Garden of My Soul
On February 12, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThe following is written by my good friend Amanda Bagwell. I hope this story blesses you as much as it has blessed me. “Jesus, I trust You.” Those were the last, and almost only, words I prayed in the old chapel of our church, the night before I lost Gabriel. The day before, I had received some
The Natural Order
On February 4, 2021 by steadfastheartofgod“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect
Sorrowful Heart of Mary
On January 28, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodAs of late, I have been experiencing an overwhelming sense of sorrow that is not my own. There is nothing specific in my life that I am sorrowful about, but this sorrow seems to come in waves and can sometimes overwhelm me. In asking the Lord to help me understand this sorrow, I have realized
View from the Cross
On January 14, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodRecently while praying the Holy Spirit has been prompting me to meditate on the crucifixion. More specifically by placing myself on the cross with Christ and looking out to see what he saw. I wanted to share a few of the inspirations I had that I hope will be fruitful for you, as they have
The Antichrist
On January 9, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodThere was a time in my life when I would shy away from talking about or reading anything that had to do with the existence of evil. I think I was afraid. I didn’t want to think about anything evil because I thought it would gain more power over me and over the world. I
A Song of Hope
On January 3, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodToday is the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus and it is also Epiphany Sunday, which is the celebration of when the Magi came by way of the star and adored Jesus in the manger. These two feasts align this year not by mistake, but perhaps so that the Lord can show us something