Recently I was blessed with various flocks of blackbirds, crows, and ravens in my backyard. Most see blackbirds as bad omens and annoying as they are loud, territorial, bluster about, and sometimes act obnoxious. Yet, they really are beautiful defenders of their space, their nests, their food, etc. Most will peck the seeds from the […]
Nature has a way of showing us just how to live life in a creation sort of way. This tree is the very depiction of survival at its finest. Against the elements, the seed took hold, the roots never let go, and this beautiful tree grew towards the light into a thriving life amid the
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It is hard to be brave and courageous in a world filled with so much judgement, unfair treatment, shame, blaming, and hate filled shouting. Many times we do not realize just how brave we have been in a situation. But, friends who remind us are true treasures. If someone has commented to you on your
Today’s world is really no different than ancient times. Yes, modern conveniences make life a little easier for most, but human emotions still grieve, rejoice, and strive to survive. The hardships, struggles, disappointments, may look different, but they are just as real today as they were then. Life on earth is a captivating menage of
If we always play it safe in life we most likely miss astounding opportunities. We are nudged to step out onto the water in faith, dive into the deepend of hard conversations, speak up for what we believe in, and leap into a chaotic world wearing only our armor of salvation. It is daunting. Living
The essence of Determination is to do the hard work with grace, curiosity, and quiet resolve. Daniel Boone explored, cleared, and chopped his way through a part of America now known as Kentucky forging the way for others to follow, settle, live beyond the 13 colonies of civilation. America was built on this kind of
What is right, and truthful? Doing what is right always diffuses the descent into argumentative intolerance. Do you always ask, “What is the right thing to do, to say, to believe” in every situation? Do you ask, “What is the truth here? If not, the selfish part of our humanity sneakily takes over and puts
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Do you have a plan? What are your ideas? America’s essence is grounded in being a land of opportunity for all. Jesus was born of humble means and was taught the trade of carpentry as he grew up teaching us great things sometimes take a lifetime. Rich or poor flourish where you are and help
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Every External condition, decision, shocking newstory, trauma, or unfair treatment affects our internal workings. If our internal workings are not grounded, stable, balanced, and in tune with the Holy Spirit living within a state of barely hanging on looms day after day. Anger and bitterness take the place of hopes and dreams. We eventually give
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