An action as simple as sitting on a bench makes a tremendous difference depending on when and why the action takes place. In this fast-paced world of working hard, playing hard and getting ready for the next season of the same, we do not often stop to have important conversations. As a result things not […]
God’s transforming love can overcome all! As a young girl I endured unspeakable things at the hand of my earthly father. Today, I am at a place where God has shown me how to overcome the hurt with love. Today, I am able to recognize the good in my earthly father. This Father’s Day I […]
Now, I must stand! We may think about standing up for ourselves, standing up for someone else or standing for a cause. There is an important stance that those of us who profess to serve God must practice. We are able to have a relationship with the Most High when we stand in faith we […]
I have found that the things we do to ourselves are so much more harmful than those done by others to us. Being double-minded is a way that we work against ourselves as we endeavor to work on behalf of ourselves. Double-mindedness is a malady we bring upon ourselves. Focusing on God’s truth and renewing […]
This day marks a time when many will observe Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. Passover, Pesach, and Lent are also observed during this season. There is a common thread that crosses lines of various religious observances—yes, compassion. Religious or not, your life and the lives of those around you will be enhanced with the practice of, […]
You may not be a gardener, however, you probably know something about weeds. The more you are able to connect with the joys and challenges of gardening the more productive the fruit of your life will be. From the beginning in the garden of choices until our last breath our lives are linked to the […]
“The Miracle Worker” was a celebrated movie in 1962, and is still enjoyed by audiences today. The plot of the story is an expression of love and perseverance that results in triumph. Each of us is part of a story that is filled with love, perseverance and triumph. Our lives move so very fast today, […]
In just a few days the annual tradition of Thanksgiving will be upon the people of America. A celebration of bounty occurs in many areas of the world, called by different names. This year I plan to celebrate the truth rather than the reality of Thanksgiving. Straightforwardly I will celebrate with increased understanding of Thanksgiving—reality […]
All of the recent focus on domestic violence may cause us to point fingers. Ray Rice, Greg Hardy, Jonathan Dwyer, Roger Goodell and Hope Solo are among those being singled out for their behavior. What if everyone involved in such a situation was named? Would your name be among them? How can relationships be rescued […]
When we constantly focus on remembering our misdeeds, it is like being frozen. Our interactions and relationships then have the added complication of an iciness that is a barrier to love. However, when we renew our minds it’s the warmth of love that melts the ice. On The Big Screen “Frozen”, a popular animated Disney […]