Tag Archives: balance

Friend of Jesus

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Karen May

It’s a funny balance. Jesus, our friend and Jesus, the Savior of the world. Jesus, our King and Jesus, the one who washes our feet. I think we balance roles like this in our lives all the time. When I … Continue reading →

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Doormat or Christian?

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Karen May

There seems to always be this balance of power between being generous, forgiving, and “Christian” and being someone who just lets them selves be rolled over and used. The readings this weekend always bring out that discussion. “Turn the other … Continue reading →

Posted in evangelization, Faith, Love, prayer | Tagged balance, Christian, doormat, eye for an eye, forgiveness, gentleness, go the extra mile, hate your enemy, how do I forgive, Jesus, justice, kindness, love, love your enemy, love your neighbor, Pharisees, soul, Temple | Leave a comment

Having Fun?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Karen May

I just heard that joking around is a virtue. There is a balance in life between too much work and too much fun. There is the same balance in our souls. So often, in faith, we think that we must … Continue reading →

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First Steps

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Karen May

It’s the most wonderful thing to watch a young child just start to walk on their own. They’ve been holding on to fingers, couches, tables, and even a toy as they walk, and finally they have enough balance and confidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Be Not Afraid, Faith, hope, Love | Tagged ability, baby, balance, confidence, faith, Father, first steps, God, help, hope, mad, mother, parent, strength, stuck, support, walk | Leave a comment

Balancing Act

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Karen May

We hear a lot about having balance in our lives, but I heard a passage recently that totally turned it around around for me. This poem said that balance is not what we are looking for, but harmony. When I … Continue reading →

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Balance

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Karen May

I have horrible balance. All my kids have had to learn that they fall much less frequently if they don’t hold on to me while we’re climbing. It’s actually been a good thing, because it teaches them to trust themselves. … Continue reading →

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