One Reason to Read

It's better to learn from the mistakes of fictional characters than to make the mistakes yourself.     Photo by Dieterich01 on Pixabay.

The Pain of God

God, when I was young, I thought there were only two plausible reasons for pain in my life, deep pain especially: first was that You were angry with me, and second was that I deserved to be treated so poorly. It's taken me a long time to learn better and to not be afraid of...

The Worth of a Sparrow

God, just trying to understand myself is so difficult, then there's trying to express myself accurately and in love. I fail very often. It's such a relief to be known by You. We frail, folly-led humans tend to so often base our ideas of our worth on the imperfections and sins of others: someone misunderstands...

The Vast Humility of God

God, You are so patient with me, although I am weak and easily frightened or distracted and think foolish things. You remember that I am but dust yet also the bearer of Your image - what humility You show! - and a temple to Your own sacred Spirit, and You show unceasing mercy to me....