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The God Of...
The God of Israel...the God of Jerusalem. These are familiar phrases, but in the New Covenant, what do they mean? They mean us, the Church--and we are called to be cit...
Whose Sins We Forgive
Jesus told the disciples that "whatever sins you forgive will be forgiven and whatever sins you retain will be retained." Not long after that, the first martyr forgive...
The Poor In Spirit
It's one of the first phrases in the Beatitudes...but what does it really mean to be "poor in spirit"? After years of wondering, reading, and musing about it, somethin...
The Darkness and the Light
Are we railing against the darkness...or actually shining the Light that will banish it?View the original blog post at: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/2023/03/the-dark...
The Beloved Charter
In this spiritual formation exercise, you use Scriptures of God's promises to us to write a letter from Him to you. It's a powerful experience! For a printable PDF of ...
Love On Repeat
We're warned against "vain repetitions"...but it isn't the repetition that's dangerous, it's the vanity. Just consider how "I love you" never grows old.Read the origin...
He Called Me by Name
Christ died for you. He died for me. And that became beautifully clear to me one evening when the priest said my name as he handed me the body of Christ.Read the origi...
God of Eternal Promises
We are impatient; but we serve a God of eternity, one whose promises always come to pass...even if it takes what feels like forever.Read the original blog post at: htt...
2023 Word of the Year - Linger
For 2023, I chose "Linger" as my word of the year. Why? Because I want to linger more with God and the things that are most important. To read the original post and fi...
Reflection on my 2022 Word of the Year - Devotion
In 2022, my word of the year was "Devotion." Today I'm looking back over the year and how the word governed my choices. You can view the original blog post, which con...
Festooning the Lord's Prayer
C.S. Lewis coined the term for an age-old practice: "Festooning the Lord's Prayer." In this exercise, you break down and expand each phrase of the Lord's Prayer, delvi...
How to Choose an Intentional Word of the Year
If you've ever considered choosing a Word of the Year, here's all the information you need on how to pick, what to do with your word, and even some helpful suggestion...
No More Complaining, All Gratitude
Do you find yourself falling into complaining...into grumbling? We all do. But it's a habit we can break by shifting our perspective. Look for ways to be grateful when...
A Walk Before Daybreak
As my husband and I took a walk before daybreak, I pondered the truths of God.
Righteous but Dangerous
View the original blog post here: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/2022/12/righteous-but-dangerous.htmlInterested in Spiritual Direction? Check out Laura Heagy's site. S...
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Have you ever paused to ponder the joy of Mary? Take a look with me today at the Mother of God the Son.
Gone Writing
Ever wonder what I do on a writing retreat? I break it all down here.
Where We Look
Are we focused on the things of earth...or on Christ?
Reflections
Musing on the good and the bad, the blessing and the stress, of daily life.
Belief and Truth
What we believe and what is true do not always coincide.
What Does Repent Really Mean
What does repent really mean? It's more than just a change in behavior.
True Community
I've been so blessed by the community I've found in Patrons & Peers!
40 Things Part 5
As I enter my 40th year, I reflect on 40 Things that stood out to me in the year just past. PART FIVE OF FIVE.
40 Things Part 4
As I enter my 40th year, I reflect on 40 Things that stood out to me in the year just past. PART FOUR OF FIVE.
40 Things part 3
As I enter my 40th year, I reflect on 40 Things that stood out to me in the year just past. PART THREE OF FIVE.
40 Things part 2
As I enter my 40th year, I reflect on 40 Things that stood out to me in the year just past. PART TWO OF FIVE.
40 things part 1
As I enter my 40th year, I reflect on 40 Things that stood out to me in the year just past. PART ONE OF FIVE.
Nevertheless Rejoice
View the original blog post here: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/2022/06/nevertheless-rejoice.html Sponsored by:Bookish Tees and Totes ~ T-shirts and tote bags made...
Are We Slaves?
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A Year
View the original blog post here: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/2014/07/thoughtful-about-year.html Sponsored by:Bookish Tees and Totes ~ T-shirts and tote bags made...