Dying to Be Me

I am reading a book by Anita Moorjani.

In it she speaks of her near death experience and her rapid recovery from terminal cancer.

While her experience and recovery are truly remarkable, it is her view of the cause of her illness and new found 'way of living' that spoke volumes to me.

Live without fear! Live your life, as you would have it. Be true to yourself.

Imagine if we all lived without the fear of what others would think of us.  If we acted out of love and not fear.

Imagine a world in which people appreciated each other for exactly who we are and not what we want them to be.

Indeed, what a wonderful world this would be.

Fun on the Water

Fly over water.
Take on some air.
End up in the drink. 

What a way to spend an afternoon!

Hands

Our visit the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was intended to be the beginning of a walking tour.

But in addition to the tour we were blessed with time in the square during the ordination of 12 priests.

A line of priests stretched all the way across the square outside the cathedral as they waited to 'lay hands'.

Rarely in our faith practice are we presented with the opportunity to physically touch another - to share our blessings, to share our love.

This act of laying hands is part of the ordination. Would it be that we could freely lay hands on others in our lives to share in this way.

Express

Waiting at the airport today, I was amused to see this kiosk offering the latest in electronic gadgetry to the traveler. Imagine deciding that at this moment in your journey that you need to replace your phone or pick up a new iPad?

Why do we have the need to 'stay connected' with people who are not with us, while tuning out those who are?

How often does technology of the day drown out the call of our Creator?  What will it take for us to learn that the voice we really need to tune into, does not require a gadget?

Believe in Miracles

Peace is

by Robert Fulghum

When Jesus comes...

There is a sign along one of our highways that reads, `When Jesus comes will you be ready?'

Hmm...I go to church, I pray ( a lot), I believe fiercely.

A big part of my prayer life is an everyday, casual questioning. 'What would Jesus do?', 'What is God calling me to do here?' or 'How can I be the face of Jesus in this situation?'

I sometimes tease, that when I get to Heaven, I will have conditional admittance, pending my ability to curb my continuous questioning.

To the above highway question, my question is, "When I get to heaven, will Jesus be ready?"