Like branches on a tree, humans come in many shapes, sizes, colors, heights, weights, ages, and personalities. No two are alike, yet we are all part of one universe. If branches on a tree only cared about themselves, fought for position, argued over which branch is more important, and pushed all others out of the …
If explanations, tall tales, and excuses riddle every comment, action, or decision you make then who are you trying to convince: you or them? Speaking Truth, especially when it hurts, takes a courage so brave and simple some spend a lifetime trying to find it. There are 2 choices when speaking; it’s either a lie …
The words that we say do not just come from our mouths. Our words resonate within every part of our body promoting wellness or illness. Yes, there is a thought process that precedes our words. So, that being the case, we would do well to think before we speak so we can rearrange our thought …
It is not by chance or luck that success just happens. Without effort success becomes a fleeting dream. As well, if we never try, give up too soon, or let one failure determine the outcome then we don’t learn the depth of what life has to offer. Relationship with the Divine is much like this. …
Each step we take in life is leading us somewhere. Are you on your way UP or on your way Down? Just like life, Faith is a process. When you feed your Faith it grows giving you the confidence and knowledge to take the next step up in understanding, wisdom, giving, servanthood, and trust in …
All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. St. Francis What does it mean to be a light in this world? Darkness surrounds us everyday in some way. Jesus came and paved the way for the rest of humanity. His Spirit lives within our Spirit as a believer. We …
We all have that one family member, teacher, riding instructor, youth group leader, mentor, music instructor, or someone who opened our minds, hearts, and eyes to the excitement of success. The one who took interest in our abilities, spent extra time, celebrated our hard work with enthusiasm, and taught us to believe in ourselves. They left …
A truer love you will never find on earth. Thankful Jesus’ Spirit lives within us. How refreshing to know Jesus accepts everyone. Who can you be Jesus to today and show His authentic love? “The Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man (Jesus) receives sinners (outcasts) and eats with them.” Luke 15:2 ESV
In a world of prejudice, violence, sickness, uncertainty, and hate, it is easy to get caught up in the anger, verbal/physical abuse, the power hungry… It is an unhealthy state of emotions. For a people of peace it is so frightening that many just remain reclusive peering through the curtains of their homes as the …
When we are lonely it’s very easy to become self judging instead of looking inward to the Holy Spirit for answers to our feelings. The tendency to question the “why” of life’s unfairness, diseases, violence, lack of relationship points us in the direction of assuming everyone else we know has everything in life they want …
