The Psalmist says, Be still and know that I am God. Being still is not easy. The world calls us to be busy. God calls us to be still. The... Read More

The top three goals or resolutions that people set each year are: Lose weight Get organized Live life to the fullest These are worthy goals that will certainly improve your... Read More

If you are yearning for a simple, joy-filled life, as opposed to a complicated, over-committed, stress-filled life, these six simple steps will help you. The steps are in the form... Read More

Learning to be still through meditation and letting go and letting God are the subjects in this video and podcast link (below). Join me, Jackie Trottmann and host Graeme Hopkins... Read More

To meditate or not meditate, that is the question.  Meditation has been a spiritual practice for centuries. Reducing stress, gaining focus and developing a deeper relationship with God are all... Read More

God loves us especially in our messes. This whole mess business was inspired by a huge renovation project that is going on at my church and a lovely email I... Read More

I have joined the ranks of caring for an aging parent ten years ago. My son was off to college, I had started my own, growing consulting business and was... Read More

Our connecting with God and practicing ways to be contemplative aren’t limited to prayer, meditation and writing. While I promote prayer, meditation and journaling as powerful tools, there are many... Read More

Many references are made throughout the Bible about sheep and about the Lord being the Good Shepherd. There is the famous Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall... Read More

Yesterday I wrote about The Law of Attraction and the Christian Faith Part 1 where I shared a true story that happened to me when I attracted a past connection... Read More