Author Archives: wbgayle

Thin places. Interludes with the divine, felt deep in the soul. Distance diminishing between the holy and the ordinary, we are transformed. Awareness heightened, we step into a place where we are lost but not afraid.

Angels delivered glad tidings from God. Amidst humble beginnings will be born a savior of the whole world. ***** Thousands of years later we celebrate his birth and wait for his return. **** Ever yearning, we seek the child of … Continue reading →

The baby is coming. Shepherds will watch the night sky for the star to appear and light the way.  Angels will herald the birth and sing joy to the world. The wise men will travel from afar. And heaven and … Continue reading →

Things happen in due time. Waiting is hard. Pushing and pulling. Needing and desiring. But in the fullness of life, patience and gratitude will prove us worthy of a holy rendezvous. In this moment, we will be one with God.

Sing. Rejoice! Do not fear. The Lord is in our midst, to calm our fears and to heal our hearts. We receive this good news from messengers who do not wear wings or have halos, but we will know them. … Continue reading →

As you sit in the stillness, you stop doing and become present in prayer. Listen to the sounds of your breath.  Breathing in and breathing out. You are filled with the Holy Spirit, the essence of life-giving energy. God is … Continue reading →

The spirit of a longing heart warms when cherishing memories of loved ones no longer present.  The twinkle of an eye, the smile, the laugh, all gifts that remain in our hearts forever. Not forgotten. Remembered. Always here.

Be open to new things. Take the risk of changing what is not nurturing your soul now. Free your spirit to see things in a new and different way. Trust that God is leading you in a new direction.  Watch.  … Continue reading →

From longing comes great joy. Expectancy delivers glimpses of grace.  And still we wait. Goodness and mercy shine through the cracks, sending light into the dark corners of our lives, giving hope for peace and glory in the days ahead.