Lilka Finley Raphael Author

Thrive in Every Season

Not so Random thoughts…
  • The Sound of Silence

    As we near the close of Holy Week, I gave thought to traditional Easter celebrations. Our Savior’s sacrifice is commemorated on Good Friday. Families will gather and give thanks for Resurrection Sunday. Yet, the Silent Saturday between the two is barely acknowledged. Our lives consist of more Silent Saturdays living…

  • It Takes a Village

    A wise man will hear and increase learning,And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel Proverbs 1:5 NKJV It takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village to accomplish anything of substance. No one is self-made. Instead, there are often supporting characters—coworkers, mentors, and family—that allow people to…

  • Into the Deep

    So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus (Matthew 1:29 NKJV). Be careful what you pray for. That is the first thing that came to mind when God answered my prayer. The things we pray…

In my viewfinder

God communed with Adam and Eve in a garden. We can find revelation and wisdom there as well when we take time to appreciate the miracles all around us. Let’s grow together.