Letters from Norma Jean

When suffering and chaos are present in my life, it often seems difficult or impossible to settle into a quiet space and listen. First I must recognize that I want peace instead of this. Next I ask for guidance, direction, or help from God. Then I breathe until there...

Why is this happening?

Dear God, As I sit in front of my computer I realize just how confused and overwhelmed I can get. My life at this stage should be simple, peaceful, and serene. Looking out my sliding glass door, I watch nature bloom in all its color and glory. Flowers are popping out...
I Just Need To Sleep

I Just Need To Sleep

Dear God, In today’s hurried, whacky, frantic world, it would be difficult to find anyone who is not stressed out. There is always a laundry list of things to do and never enough time or energy to get it all done. Stress may lead to chronic anxiety and stress hormones...

What do you expect?

Dear God, Since Thanksgiving I have been asked many times, “Are you ready for Christmas?” I have stumbled on answering because there is no simple response. If I say yes, I am not being truthful and if I say no, there will be more questions to follow and I really don’t...