Along the journey of our spiritual growth we may sometime lose our way simply because of our innocence or ignorance. But as we grow, we also know that when we seek, we are guided.

Joseph was asked to accept the unacceptable and the improbable. An angel helped him to do so. Where in your life has your faith been challenged, and which heavenly or earthly angels have helped you through? The story of Joseph is a universal one, easily overlooked but not to be missed.

The story of Mary is one that has puzzled people for ages. Rather than being asked to accept the Christmas story as it is, or rather than toss it out altogether, let’s explore the deeper, more personal meaning of Mary and her heavenly visitor Gabriel. This is a much more relatable story than we might imagine.

From one moment to the next, we are creating our future with our thoughts and feelings. Embodying a consciousness of gratitude in advance of a future experience practically guarantees we’ll have more to be grateful for than we ever expected!