As we reach our golden years, it is customary to plan for that next stage of life. With the freedom afforded by retirement, many of us choose to live out a lifelong dream. In my case or our case, I should say because my husband shared the same dream, we were planning to move to a tiny Caribbean island and spend the rest of our days on Island Time! I have loved the ocean from…
I was recently reading an article about how we as humans seem to take all of the good things in our lives for granted, and sadly we don’t really appreciate their value until they are gone. And in many cases once lost they never return, and we live with the remorse of our lack of understanding and gratitude. That made me think of a time not quite a decade ago when I got very sick.…
Yes, I mean War. On our daily walk with God, we should know that war is imminent. There are wars, we can win, lose or find a way out or avoid all the same. Now let us have a look at these WARS, The 3 Types of War God purposed WAR. This is…
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…
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 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…