Praying on Asle 6

Amber, a mom of a one-year-old, posted online that she needed baby food, milk, diapers and wipes for her baby, Annie.  There was something very honest and raw about her post and I felt compelled to reach out to her.  I sent her a text to let her know I would help.  I offered to meet Amber at her local store at 8 p.m. so she could shop and get exactly what she needed.  I told her I would be wearing a pink scarf and black jacket - she said she would be wearing a pink top and black pants.  We recognized each other right away in our twinzie colors and exchanged hugs.  I felt something special happening between us…we quickly moved beyond being strangers to feeling united in a common purpose, which was feeding both of our Souls.

She went directly to the baby food aisle and started stocking up.  She kept checking in with me to see if it was O.K. to add another item.  Trying to hold back tears, she told me that she was a widow, and about her...

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Jesus, "Give me your Burdens"

One month ago I was in San Diego visiting my sister and nieces.  When it was time to go to sleep I moved from my niece’s bed to sleep on the living room floor. That's when it happened.  Jesus came to me! Just as I was relaxing into sleep, yet still aware, I saw and felt a soft healing light come down all around my upper body, from my head down past my heart. Jesus was right next to me leaning towards me and said,” Give me your burdens – I will take them from you.  See me as your closest friend - always with you, and give your burdens to me.” I knew what was happening was profound - I knew Jesus!  I said. “I love you and you're here with me!  Thank you for helping me heal my pain.”  I was able to let go of some of the pain in my heart, but I wasn’t clear how to give him all of it.  I remember smiling as I fell asleep in his presence. When I woke up in the morning, my sister, Michelle, was having coffee and...

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