A Kingdom Divided
On March 17, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodBut he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. Luke 11:17 Too often we fall into judgement of others. It is a tendency that all of us have, but Jesus tells us plainly that he is the Judge. This authority to judge was
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
On March 9, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodYou will be consoled according to the greatness of your sorrow and affliction; the greater the suffering, the greater will be the reward. -St. Mary Magdalen de’Pazzi The world today is filled with so much fear. Fear of death is a real worry for so many of us. I recently had an experience of fear,
To Sit at my Right Hand and at my Left
On March 4, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodAbout two years ago I was reading the gospel reading when Jesus tells James and John, “you will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father” (Matthew 20:23).
From Suffering to Redemption
On February 25, 2021 by steadfastheartofgodI appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 Suffering is something we all experience. While some souls suffer more than others, there are none who escape it. It is a
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