What Forgiveness is and What it is Not

I think forgiving and forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood actions of the heart and spirit. I get it. Some things are just too difficult and hurtful to even think of forgiving it. It’s all our own process and it’s all personal. This morning, I felt like I needed to clarify forgiveness in myContinue reading “What Forgiveness is and What it is Not”

What to do When Someone Hurts You Deeply

I’m sure you are aware of this by now, but we are people. Human. We are meant to “feel” but there are times when we can become too hurt and feelings can be overwhelming. We can become hurt within our feelings and emotions but there are times when someone hurts us so badly that itContinue reading “What to do When Someone Hurts You Deeply”

It’s True that Hurt People Will Hurt People, But…There is MORE!

The phrase “hurt people hurt people” was first witnessed and coined in the year 1959 in the newspaper in Amarillo, TX. The phrase was later echoed and made more popular by a church pastor in 1979 when he decided to post it on the church bulletin board (according to my reference source). Whereas I concurContinue reading “It’s True that Hurt People Will Hurt People, But…There is MORE!”

Through Pain and Often Persecution

The title of this post says it all. I want to tell you something you might not have realized about yourself first. You utilize faith every day of your life. You might not acknowledge this reality but it takes faith to accomplish life the way you desire it to be. Regardless of what or whomContinue reading “Through Pain and Often Persecution”

Seasons and Relationships

Recently I came to the realization about relationships and seasons. The relationships I am speaking of are the ones we often consider permanent such as marriage. I always felt marriage should be a lifelong commitment and it certainly should. Yet, there are often times in life when “life long” is not possible. Some of theContinue reading “Seasons and Relationships”

Learning to Yield

It seems the only time I hear about yielding has been in connection to driving a vehicle. You might imagine my intrigue when Spirit dropped the word “yield” onto my mind this morning. In the context of driving we allow other drivers to pass by before we merge or proceed. We give the “right ofContinue reading “Learning to Yield”

Have You Been Mean Spirited?

After spending a whole night awake, this subject came to me, considering a woman I used to work with who was so mean-spirited. I went through a great deal because of her, yet I found forgiveness for her and a little nugget of encouragement for myself.   So, what causes mean-spiritedness? The number one answer isContinue reading “Have You Been Mean Spirited?”

Creating Your Good Karma

I’ve never seen so much confusion regarding karma these days. Let’s take a look at the highest way of living and creating the karma you DESIRE in your life. Where should your focus be? Creating good karma assists you in creating a blessed life! Many believe they are justified in taking karma into their ownContinue reading “Creating Your Good Karma”

Single Mom Sensory Overload

When I look back at my life it’s pretty obvious to me I have spent most of it as a single mother. I had five children; two boys and three girls. I want to start off by saying my children have been the light of my life, but that does not mean times were notContinue reading “Single Mom Sensory Overload”

Where There is Love and DesireThere is Communication

There is no doubt I am personally a “communicator.” I live my life, have made a living, and have learned the art and value of communication over time. We live in a world of extremely advanced communication. Therefore, it is hardly a mystery that we, as a people, have created this massive ability so weContinue reading “Where There is Love and DesireThere is Communication”