Author Archives: wbgayle

Come Holy Spirit, come Enter my soul Make your presence known by giving me a sign The truth is we will not know if tears of joy or feelings of deep peace are the work of the Spirit Faith is … Continue reading →

We see time ticking past as linear. People and events punctuate the lyrics of our lives and determine the direction of our futures. God’s time is fluid and has no end. The past, present, and future are all one.

The gentle sound of rain hitting the roof is very soothing. After a stressful day of being bombarded with the sound and fury of the world, it’s nice to close my eyes and listen, letting my ears drink in that … Continue reading →

Our demons creep out from inside our minds taking control of reason and common sense. Strong desires and ambitions elbow to the front of the line while pushing kindness out of the way. God’s love will help us cast out … Continue reading →

When I face busy times I spend too much useless energy worrying about how I will get through everything. The reality is most times things go well because I am prepared. Trust more, worry less, enjoy each moment.

Stress can be self-imposed, we use it to motivate ourselves to do what we must do. But stress takes a toll on us. Our bodies cling to the tension that exhilarates but then crashes, and hides from us our self-inflicted … Continue reading →

We use words and actions to show our love for one another. It is our love language. It may be a kiss or touch, or perhaps, terms of endearment. But true love is the ability to share the inner most … Continue reading →

There are some things we can’t anticipate. They just happen and there’s no way to prepare. Things turn out differently. The results get our attention. Everything happens for a reason. God may be working in us in new ways.

We need a place to hold our sorrows close, to own them until we can reveal our grief. That special place is prayer. God is there and knows our sorrows before we can articulate them. Close your eyes, do not … Continue reading →

A future with hope… it’s God’s wish for all people of the world. I have had trying times in my life, but my journey has been blessed with love and support. With God’s gift of mercy, I pray that I … Continue reading →