At the Foot of the Cross Looking Up Lord, I lay prostrate and crawl to the base of the cross. My tears soak the earth beneath my face as I edge closer to your holy cross. I embrace the foot of the cross and rise on my knees. My arms hold tightly around that ancient tree. I look upward and feel your holy spirit move within me. Now, I feel your power of love…
Someone remembers the turning point in his or her life that all started with a moment of kindness from you, a stranger, but someone whom that person will never forget. You have no idea all of the lives that you touch and change…but you matter to each of those people and many, many more who are fortunate enough to be a part of your life! Every person matters and each life has a purpose, even…
Our passage of the day, 1Kings 19:11-13 Most problems we are facing today could not be there if we followed the biblical way of acquiring wealth. However, the problem is, many people want to start from the finish, not the start. This is the reason we have many corruption and unresolved murder cases in the world today. Yes, it has to start small. The short story below drives the point home, …
Anyone who believes that the next moment or a coming moment is more important than the present has it completely backward. We must make the absolute most of the present in order to have the most options and opportunities in all of our moments to come. Make peace with your past, hold hope for your future but create your happiness in the present! There are several definitions of the word present when…
The holiday season seems to be a signal to me that after all of the celebrating there is an end coming. In most cases, it is the end of a year which is followed by an opportunity for a new beginning if we choose to take it. New Year’s resolutions can range from being more fiscally responsible, to personal health goals or working to become more mindful of the world around us. But each person…
The end and fading away of great love…is like a bell that no longer rings… The silence is deafening and oppressive…no longer ringing and clear..no longer raising hopes…or bringing cheer. So many ears had heard the bell ringing…across the valleys and deep blue lake… beyond the dells and mountains…raising hopes or bringing cheer … only sad memories remain…the silent bell…no longer rings. The sadness of the silent bell… a reminder…
When two people are in love their hearts, souls and minds become one in a world that exists only for them and revolves completely around their love for each other. Their love creates a refuge for them that nothing in the outside world can penetrate. Being in love means finding that one person on this earth that knows you better than anyone else, in fact, that person knows parts of you even better than…
The holidays have always been one of my favorite times of the year. As a child, there was so much to look forward to. We got a week or two off from school, there were parties and family gatherings and of course, presents. But as an adult, I learned that not all children are blessed with the idyllic holiday memories that I have. Some children dread the long cold days at home, with not enough…
I woke up this morning ready to begin a new day I am going through my usual routine, accepting whatever comes my way. Then… I noticed something was out of place. I searched and searched but I couldn’t find anything wrong. However, at a moment’s rest, I realized I felt so free! The “old me” hit the road when I accepted You. I can deny it, sit right here and fight it but…
Everyone has heard sayings that boil down to you are never presented with a challenge that is more than you can handle. Many times these sayings are derived from religion or the belief that a higher being knows what you are capable of, even when you don’t and in other cases, the saying is more focused on motivation and inner strength. But after a discussion today with a very insightful lady, I caught myself thinking…