Guilt by Association?

Guilt by association has always been a bit confusing to me. At the root of the idea, we are judged by those we hang around. In some situations, I have to agree with this. If like attracts like, then it only makes sense; we embrace the ideas of those with whom we choose to spendContinue reading “Guilt by Association?”

Basic Foundations of Life Series

I would like to welcome you to my basic foundations of life series. This came about during a time of much confusion for me, as to where my life is going and what life might look like in the phase I am finding myself in. Wisdom led me to go back to some foundations. IContinue reading “Basic Foundations of Life Series”

Creating a Positive World

No doubt we live in strange times. Sometimes I look at life as it unfolds in society, and I wonder what next year will look like, or even tomorrow. If I want to stay on the positive side of life, I have to say to myself, “Stay in your own world and create the mostContinue reading “Creating a Positive World”

Do You Hold Back Your Truth Just to Keep Peace? Here is What You Need to Know

Let me encourage you to be completely honest with yourself. First, I need to ask you this question. Do you avoid bringing up subjects you are concerned about in relationships to try to maintain peace? If your answer is yes, let’s stop and consider this question for a moment. Close your eyes and think aboutContinue reading “Do You Hold Back Your Truth Just to Keep Peace? Here is What You Need to Know”

All Along God So Loved…

Something I read for school last night set me on the edge of the world, dangling my feet. One chapter of one book spoke so loud I cried. It’s too scary to say what it was about because it gave me such a feeling of failure. I thought of all of the choices I shouldContinue reading “All Along God So Loved…”

Do You Cover in Love?

There is a particular nature or way of being that comes from the spirit of God. I dare to call them characteristics. Sometimes I think we forget we are God’s expression on this earth and our manors are not precisely what they can be. Of course, every person has a choice as to what characterContinue reading “Do You Cover in Love?”

Winter Solstice: Darkness and Light

Each year, along with winter, comes the winter solstice. This is a time when the sun might seem lower to the earth around noon, December 21st, 2020, as we experience the shortest day of the year. For the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice marks the beginning of winter, and in the Southern Hemisphere, this day marksContinue reading “Winter Solstice: Darkness and Light”

God’s Pressure Release Valve

My mother always told me that tears are good for the soul, but why? There are several reasons tears are good for us. Let me give you a framework to begin with. They are a signal for God to release His goodness and power into our lives. John 16:20 tells us God will turn ourContinue reading “God’s Pressure Release Valve”

Do You Live in a Vacuum With Your Words and Actions?

Quite a few times I have talked about how thoughts and words have power to create our lives. The symbolism for this is in the bible when God spoke the world into existence. Before there were words from God, there were thoughts from God. God is spirit, pure consciousness, has personality and presence. Our thoughtsContinue reading “Do You Live in a Vacuum With Your Words and Actions?”

“From Out of These Ashes: The Phoenix”

In mythology, the phoenix is symbolic of moving from parts of life that are dying, then rising to a new birth. Depending on our culture, we identify with this powerful bird in many different ways, but all represent dying and rising. In Christianity, the bird can represent death and resurrection, or in ancient Greece, itContinue reading ““From Out of These Ashes: The Phoenix””