July 22, 2025 - Do you ever feel like weaknesses threaten to swallow you whole? Like mountains, we all have imperfections and need to be aware of. We can then shore them up so they won't overwhelm us. These cracks may be of our own doing, the actions of others, or just life itself. But we don't need to succumb to their influence.

Here are some tips on how to avoid these kind of cracks or at least minimize their negative impact in our lives.

1. Recognize that cracks are part of life. None of us is perfect. They come with the territory.

2. I've heard it said that "cracks let the light in." It is often through our weaknesses that we can feel God's love and presence in our lives.

3. Cracks may be a necessary part of our character. But they do not define who we are. We are children of God, created in His divine image - never forget that!

4. Can you imagine a landscape, a rock face, or a mountain without cracks? Of course not! It is part of the beauty of our world. Then why not part of your beauty?

5. While there's not much we can do to totally avoid cracks, we can work to embrace the ones we have.

​We're 1/4 of the way up to the cave. Stay with me - you've got this!

So, until next time, always keep your eye on the One that loves you most. Ciao!

Janine