“A harried executive who went to the desert father and complained about his frustration in prayer, his flawed virtue, and his failed relationships. The hermit listened closely to his visitor’s rehearsal of the struggle and disappointments in trying to lead a Christian life. He then went into the dark recesses of his cave and came… Continue reading The Gift of Solitude
Author: LauraMThomas
Laura M. Thomas is writer and editor at This Eternal Moment. A homeschooling mom to three little girls, she loves writing, reading, the great outdoors, and afternoon nap times.
Experiencing God Through Nature
This morning I went jogging on a mountain trail I’ve walked since I was a young child. I looked at a stream I used to play in, naming every section based on the fairies or little animals I imagined lived there. I took pictures of ferns I remember turning into fans or roofs of houses… Continue reading Experiencing God Through Nature
5 Tips for Improving Family Relationships
“A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and a four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together nightly at the dinner table. But the elderly grandfather’s shaky hands and failing sight made eating rather difficult. Peas rolled off his… Continue reading 5 Tips for Improving Family Relationships