Have you ever had one of those times when you know God sent you a message? Or at least the irony seems too obvious to ignore so you think just maybe He did? Now I'm not talking about one of those euphoric "Ah Ha" moments when the heavens open. I'm describing more like a punch in …
Treasures of the Soul
What if the treasures we seek reside within human souls? How amazing it would be if our rewards for a job well done came in terms of promoting faith, hope, and love in others. I doubt we would see all of the actual fruit of our labor this side of heaven but the concept enchants …
Being at Peace with your Purposes
We live in a culture driven by the desire for success as calculated by popularity and wealth. These messages form our value systems as they stream through television and computer screens. While some climb up to the top of the dog pile and wave the flag of success, most people labor in jobs they hate …
#53 Top Ten Unforgettable Comments
In search of my blogging identity quest post #53 is my "Top Ten most Unforgettable Comments" spoken to me over the years. They have all formed a part of who I am today. Some still make me cringe while others chuckle. I cannot believe some of the things  people have said on one hand and on the other, gratefulness fills my heart for …
Missing the Mark
The small boy slowly pulled the arrow back while safely encircled within his father's strong arms. Awkwardly, shaky…true, but all I could see was the father's radiant smile. This wise man knew no arrow would come close to hitting the mark without his strength, his steadiness, his careful aim. "There you go. That's the way." He spoke with …
51 Fabulous Trust
"We trust because of His abilities, not ours!"   I almost titled this post "Doubt" due to a recent dip of discouragement; but then I came across the above quote scribbled in my journal from one of those "awaken in the night" writing moments. While half asleep, I had titled the quote "Fabulous Trust" so today I write about trust instead.   …
48 Contrast
We live life more fully by embracing contrast: spring, winter, life, death, creativity, career. Flowers radiate glory one day and wilt the next. Their exquisite beauty contrasts with their shriveled forms. This brevity makes me ponder my own worth.    If God would create such magnificent specimens whose lifespan is so short, would He not design my life with a …
Silenced
The hope of Easter silenced me today. I sought for words to express this strange co-mingling of gratitude and grief lodged in my heart. Yet, only awe of Him who has risen quieted my soul. The years passing by rendered me mute. Today, I needed to be alone...and to weep. He is pure...I am humbled...He is here...I am thankful...and, I am …
40 “Three Gold Coins”
There once was a poor beggar who cried out along a busy thoroughfare. "Alms for the poor, alms for the poor!" One day, a rich man passed by with his caravan and stopped to kneel down before the beggar man. "Beggar man, give me your rice!" He requested. The beggar man hesitated, for he only had …
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