“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
PSALM 46:10
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Dave Canovas Where can I go from your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? (Psalm 139). Desiring God of Silence, I booked a retreat, Quietude at St. Francis, Hillsborough. To me, it is like coming home to God, whom I might have forgotten, forsaken, or sidelined the past year. Outside in the world,…
Does hope fade?
Dave Canovas I may have mistaken what I thought was hope for something much less. Often used to mean waiting for a better life this world can offer, hope does feel like it constantly eludes us. So many of us, forlorn and broken, are praying for hope, yet it seems to slip away time and…
Holy Spirit, descend upon me.
Dave Canovas Matthew 18:20 reminds us: “For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.” Witnessing my church community in praise and worship often reminds me of that upper room experience, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, igniting them with peace and courage. Yet, there are times when…
Following Mary’s path of sorrows
Dave Canovas This day has brought me to when Joseph and Mary brought the infant Jesus to the temple—“as every firstborn male must be consecrated to the Lord” (Luke 2:23). It should have been a moment wrapped in joy. Yet, that sacred moment was veiled by a shadow, as Simeon, filled with the Spirit, lifted his…
Seeing Through Judas’ Eyes
Dave Canovas In recent days, I’ve drifted—perhaps unconsciously—into the psyche of Judas. Perhaps unknowingly, in my search for something to reflect on this Lent, I was drawn into the mind of another—one not unlike our own: vulnerable, pragmatic, and conflicted. On the night before the Passover feast, as darkness gathered, Jesus was arrested—and it was…
Neither do I condemn you.
“Neither do I condemn you.” Jesus’ words would have struck deeply at the heart of the woman caught in adultery, leaving her forever changed. Our lives often mirror both the condemning Pharisees and the condemned adulterous woman. At times, we take the place of the Pharisees—self-righteous, proud, eager to be proven right. But to what…
Strive for Balance.
Finding balance in life is often a challenge, especially when it comes to navigating the tension between giving to others and taking care of ourselves. How do we ensure that our acts of selflessness don’t leave us depleted, while also avoiding the trap of neglecting those around us? I see challenges in both giving and…
From resolutions to actions
As the year comes to a close, I find myself looking back at the many plans I made at the beginning of the year that never quite came to fruition. It could be easy to feel disheartened, but I’ve learned that even in those unfulfilled plans, there are valuable lessons to be gained. Each idea…
Gracious is the Lord!
Today, I take a moment to celebrate myself for a job well done. Reflecting on nearly 50 years of life, I realize how much I have grown in wisdom. This isn’t said with pride but with deep humility, recognizing that who I am today is a testament to God’s unending grace. You may wonder how…
Building Self-Worth Through Family and Faith
God created us in His image and likeness. I remind myself of this truth often until it resonates with me. Reflecting on Genesis, I realize the word “image” goes beyond physical appearance. Old enough now, I’ve learned that this passage is about more than looks; it highlights our nature as beings capable of relating, sharing,…
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