Tag Archives: prayer

Time to withdraw?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Life’s roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors.” Going through a rough patch right now? Possibly your creativity has all but stopped. Maybe life seems unfair as you battle depression, a job loss, or rejections from numerous publications? Has … Continue reading →

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Do you hear the whistle blowing?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

Sometimes it feels as though the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train. I must not give up in the middle of a trial. It’s tough to stay faithful under pressure. I need to see this … Continue reading →

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Harvest Blessings

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

The fruit of Silence is Prayer. The fruit of Prayer is Faith. The fruit of Faith is Love. The fruit of Love is Service. The fruit of Service is Peace. —    Message printed on little cards given out by Mother … Continue reading →

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Love is …

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

“Love is a fruit, in season at all times and within the reach of every hand. Anyone may gather it and no limit is set. Everyone can reach this love through meditation, the spirit of prayer, and sacrifice” — Mother … Continue reading →

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Fried Green tomatoes anyone?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

I eagerly watch as my first green tomato crop grows heartily on the vine. I can almost taste the juicy, red tomato next to a bacon slice surrounded by leafy lettuce all sandwiched between two pieces of toast. But patient … Continue reading →

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Expecting answers

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

“Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God; for to you I pray. In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation” — Psalm … Continue reading →

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Are you in over your head?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

“Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me. I am worn out calling … Continue reading →

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Be a friend of silence

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

“I always begin my prayer in silence, for it is in the silence of the heart that God speaks. God is the friend of silence — we need to listen to God because it’s not what we say but what … Continue reading →

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Trust – Search – and Expect blessings

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

The challenge continually before you is to trust Me and search for My way through each day. Do not blindly follow your habitual route, or you will miss what I have prepared for you — Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. … Continue reading →

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Good intentions

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Teresa Lasher

I really had the best of intentions when I set out to exercise. But the phone rang, not once but two times. I didn’t want to be rude, so I answered the phone — both times. I heard rustling in … Continue reading →

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