There comes a time when things in our lives become very dull. We do the same routines over and over and over again. On and on it goes. Maybe it’s due to habit. Maybe deep down we have this desire to change it up but we have been too afraid. If there is ever been a time when we all need to do some reconsideration in our lives, it is now. Let’s not give…
Meditating and studying this part of the scripture as narrated by the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35, I find that the episode of the road to Emmaus reminds me very much what a Christian passes through upon accepting in his life the love of the Father and becoming a disciple of Christ. I can easily picture myself in such a situation, remembering my first encounter with Christ, who started to change my life and mold me…
The best way to start your day is by counting your blessings, not your troubles.
Sometimes closure does not find you. You must have faith and begin moving forward without its benefit. In time, you will find closure and begin to experience the clarity and understanding you desired.
The pain of loss can be tough to reconcile. The word why often creeps into your thoughts and corrupts your heart. It casts a shadow that becomes a personal tragedy. Pain and loss distort your memories and perception of the future. And in the process, they begin to rob you of the memories and experiences you shared with your loved one. None of us know how long forever will be. My forever will be different…
Life is a long and winding road. And you cannot see around some of the corners or over some of the mountains that appear before you. But with a little faith and determination, you will find a way to overcome any obstacles in your path. As we begin this last month of 2020, recognize all you have accomplished this year. It has been a year of challenges, pain, and hardship for many. But you have…
When you climb a mountain, either by choice or out of necessity, there is always a purpose. Sometimes your reward is an amazing view of the future to motivate and inspire you. But other times, the journey is to provide a clear picture of the past to help you make peace. It is an opportunity to release the weight you have been carrying and move forward with renewed strength and inspiration. While drastically different, each…
2020 has been one very memorable year. We have had our entire lives turned around in unimaginable ways. It’s been so tempting to go cower in the corner rocking back and forth with our knees up to our chest and run to our mommies asking her to make it all go away as she is holding us. However, in the past several months, we have discovered ourselves to be extremely sturdy people! During this…
As we start the holiday season in 2020, stop and apply some of the lessons we have learned this year to this often hectic season: Many things are beyond our control- focus your energy on the things you can control or impact. Time is a treasure that we can never regain once lost- respect and appreciate the time you have to spend with family and friends this holiday season. When your life and the world…
Your dreams belong to you and only you. They are just like your heart, mind, and soul. They are a part of you. And no one has the right to tell you if they are right, wrong, too lofty, or too low. Only you can make those decisions. Hold your dreams as tenderly and carefully as would a newborn child. Care for them, dedicate time and attention to them, and know that they can grow…