“Since writing is ideally a balance between the private vision and the public world, the one passionate and often inchoate, the other formally constructed, quick to categorize and assess, it’s necessary to think of this art as a craft. Without craft, art remains private. Without art, craft is merely hackwork.” Quote except from Joyce Carol … Continue reading
Where are you in your life’s journey? What were you put on earth to do? Everyone has a life purpose. Once you discover what that purpose is, you can begin to live a life of fulfillment. Last week, everyone was looking for that big win in the lottery. The Powerball lottery was well over $1 … Continue reading
Do you know you are God’s masterpiece? You are the work of the Master’s hands. You were born for such a time as this. There is a purpose for your life. God is preparing you for a great ministry and you have everything you need for this day. There are times of persecution which prepares … Continue reading
Do you know what it’s like to be a mother? You begin in agony and pain. Labor is a …. well, all moms know what I mean. In the beginning, you don’t sleep for months. Waking to feedings and crying, burping and slurping all the way through the early years. Hours turn into days, weeks … Continue reading
If you want to achieve your dreams you must put aside all the worldly passions of money, material possessions, and what people think of you. In order to reach your purpose in life you must dare to be different from others. If you are going to reach the dream God has given you, you must … Continue reading
All this talk about Mother’s Day. Can I just skip it please? Everywhere I look, there are Mother’s Day wishes, commercials and constant reminders. This is one of the hardest holidays for me. It reminds me of my mom and I’m reminded of how much I miss her. Recently I met a woman who told … Continue reading
Yesterday I finished my daily devotional of Pastor Rick Warren’s teaching. It was one of three yearly devotionals I read on a daily basis. I enjoyed Rick Warren’s teaching message so much, I signed up for another year. Today’s message speaks about the future. Where do yourself wanting to go? What are your future plans? … Continue reading
I wonder if the streets of gold are covered in snow. It’s Christmas here, I wonder if in heaven you would know. In heaven, do you sing with the angels at Christmas? Do you celebrate the birth of our Savior who is standing right beside you? I wonder what heaven is like at Christmas time. … Continue reading
This is the time of year we give thanks and praise. It’s the season of giving. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. We gather with family and friends to celebrate. Food preparations and meal planning all comes to its pinnacle. Now it’s time to enjoy the meal. As families gather around the table, … Continue reading
Today we celebrated our annual Thanksgiving lunch at work. As everyone went around the table giving their thanks and gratitude for the blessings in their lives, I listened to every one. Each of them had a personal story to tell while some are going through some very heavy stuff right now but they all offered … Continue reading
I invite you to open the door of your heart. I invite you to step inside the window of your soul and get a little uncomfortable as we explore what’s inside. I invite you to pick up the mirror sitting at your bedside table and take a look at the scars. For all these metaphors … Continue reading
Today’s simple message is all about giving thanks. Being grateful isn’t that hard to do as long as we keep our perspective. How do we look at our situations? Are we cynical or grateful? Do you see the glass half empty or half full? Being grateful is as simple as saying thank you. Giving thanks … Continue reading
Instead of counting your days, make your days count. How can someone move beyond making New Year resolutions and begin creating solutions? How can a person keep those goals they’ve set? By working on core issues instead of just making cosmetic changes, they can set affirmative goals. By going beyond the symptoms of a problem and redirecting themselves towards the … Continue reading
The days of grief are profound. Grief is all-consuming and it paralyzes the human spirit. Whether the loss was recent, or it happened years ago, dealing with loss during the holidays can feel like yesterday’s pain. Memories flood out, heartache seeps in, and the soul weeps in anguish. Nothing prepares one to face grief. Friends, … Continue reading
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 A dear … Continue reading