Author Archives: wbgayle

Jump into the deep end. Life is the pool. Watching from the side, you will miss the thrill of plunging in, feet or head first, challenging your own status quo. It is not how great or how perfect you are, … Continue reading →

Thoughts and dreams are magic. They can carry us to feasts of our imagination or beaches of solitude. We can be confident or shy, young or old, free of impediments to harsh realities that hold us back.

Gifts from the Holy Spirit bestowed upon us generously. Unless activated, these marvelous endowments become lost opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those in need of God’s mercy and grace.

If the path ends, is the journey complete? No. There is still much movement to be enjoyed and growth to be expected in the rich soil where God plants us. The seeds we sow in this fertile ground will be … Continue reading →

God is here. Unseen but ever present. From the heavens to the sea’s deepest waters, in the air that our lungs breathe to the space between our fingers, the Holy Spirit lives and gives life. How precious is your steadfast … Continue reading →

Vivid memories stir deep within me. The scent of a lilac in the air transports me to a time long past. Catching fireflies in a jar. Riding bikes to the park. Candy cigarettes. Carnival rides. Grass stained knees. I am … Continue reading →

Pain. Chards of glass slicing nerves to shreds. Simple things too hard. Exercise and prayer bring relief but no escape. Patience shattered by the constant presence of an unseen enemy. Embrace it.  Do not surrender.  Be strong.

We truly hold the keys to God’s kingdom hidden in our hearts. With prayer and gratitude we can unlock these secrets that our faith will reveal to us. Your kingdom is justice, peace and joy. Open in us the gates … Continue reading →