One of my favorite quotes from my pastor is that our past is a point of reference, not a place of residence. Usually when I think of that, it calls to mind those things in my history that were more negative than anything…but there are things in your past that were good, lovely, positive and empowering that can ensure a stronger future as well. In my weight watchers meeting this week, we talked about anchors…those… … Continue reading
Okay, I’ve had a chance to sit and think about the passing of Fred Phelps. Here we go: Fred Phelps has died. And for the briefest of moments, I felt led to repent of my very first thoughts: “Who is going to picket HIS funeral? How much payback will these hatemongers get?” But then I read the following post on FB(also seen in the previous post on my timeline): “If I had the money, I… … Continue reading
I think sometimes that I don’t understand anything about prayer. I pray a lot, mind you. It’s just that I don’t understand a great deal about it. I sometimes pray for good things, and they don’t come. At other times, I pray for myself or others to be spared bad things, yet they still happen. How does prayer work? How do I know what to pray for? Do questions such as these ever bother you?… … Continue reading
I think sometimes that I don’t understand anything about prayer. I pray a lot, mind you. It’s just that I don’t understand a great deal about it. I sometimes pray for good things, and they don’t come. At other times, I pray for myself or others to be spared bad things, yet they still happen. How does prayer work? How do I know what to pray for? Do questions such as these ever bother you?Maybe… … Continue reading
Why Not You Someone will obliterate the status quo. Someone will rise above what’s common and take hold of what could be. They’ll discover the outer reaches of their capabilities, Breaking the glass ceiling, As the rest of us watch in wonder. Why Not You? Someone out there won’t be confined by boundaries drawn for them by someone else. They won’t be stopped by the word no. They won’t be limited by adversity or fear. They’ll rise against… … Continue reading
Someone will obliterate the status quo. Someone will rise above what’s common and take hold of what could be. They’ll discover the outer reaches of their capabilities, Breaking the glass ceiling, As the rest of us watch in wonder. Why Not You? Someone out there won’t be confined by boundaries drawn for them by someone else. They won’t be stopped by the word no. They won’t be limited by adversity or fear. They’ll rise against the odds, in… … Continue reading
As I continue to think about the passing of actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman…yes, it seems to be yet another instance of someone insanely talented, with the world at his feet, awards on his mantle, and yet, a longing for something more- chasing the dragon, needing that high… …what pains me more than the actual tragedy is the continually heavy handed judgment that has come down from many who have written him off as just another “godless junkie”… … Continue reading
Hilarious Texts from Moms – mom.meThey may have smart phones, but they’re not always that tech savvy: Here are some great texts from moms, courtesy of mom.me. Enjoy … Continue reading
Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is say no to somebody who hasn’t heard that word in way too long. If “no” is right, “no” is love. -Beth Moore … Continue reading
I once heard a wise man say “God never promised us sleep…He promised us rest. If you’re up because you can’t do either…might I suggest a familiar passage of the bible: Psalm 23. Here’s a little sum’ sum’ I’ve shared before, but it’s always good for a refresher: Psalm 23: broken down for ya… The Lord is my Shepherd, That’s Relationship! I shall not want- That’s Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green… … Continue reading
