It’s Valentine’s Day and all its splendor. With dreams, hopes, and wishes for love, we seek meaning. Will our special Valentine give us a gift to celebrate our love? All our hopes are packaged in this moment, this special day dedicated to love.
Fear is always standing in the shadow. Remaining out of control, we run rampantly into the darkness. Carrying the burdens we are not meant to carry, we run like the wind, afraid to trust, afraid to love. What code do you live by? Is it in fear? Is it in obedience? Being sure of your … Continue reading
All that really matters is belonging to a place we can call home. Each of us desire to be a part of something. We want to belong, we hunger for it. Living is not living if we are afraid. Sharing our lives with others, we cling to love. God loves those he calls … Continue reading
What to do with the broken pieces of our life? If we can stand far enough back to see the big picture, we might find something useful. Broken promises, broken hearts and broken lives separate us. Risking everything, we put our trusts in our jobs, in money, and in people. Failure to live by the standards … Continue reading
Reading the inspiring stories and blogs shared across the pages, releases memories of my parents. Six months ago, my mom passed away and I think about her all the time. The holidays were tough but I’m learning a new way of life. Realizing she is much happier now, I can find peace. Together she is with … Continue reading
What’s on your mind? Tell me, what’s in your heart? The Bible says that whatever is in a man’s heart will be spoken out of his mouth. When pressures are surmounting, who you are inside will surface. “The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the … Continue reading
We have a choice. Living is not living until you acquire compassion. We can act kindly toward one another or we can act foolishly. Kindness defined is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate such as in a kind act. It may require a little sacrifice but humility goes a long way. We all … Continue reading
Friendships are God’s welcoming gift of thoughtfulness. The bond of true friendship will not require apologies and the importance of friendships throughout your life is simply understated. It has been said that friends are God’s apologies for your family. I find that quite amusing since we choose our friends but not our families. Good friends stand … Continue reading
These values were instilled in me at a very early age. As I weathered the storms of life and stayed true to myself, I’ve learned some valuable lessons. This came as advice, as encouragement, or just the passing fancy. In the best of times, and the worst of times, who you are, what you do, … Continue reading
Here’s wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. In celebrating the true meaning of Christmas this year, remember this: The Greatest man in history, named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet they called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared … Continue reading