cour·age noun ˈkər-ij, ˈkə-rij\ : the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty When I hear the word courage or receive the instruction to be courageous I have a strong image of the Lion in the Wizard of Oz and …
Continue reading Courage To Change the Things I Can (my “C” alphabet writing challenge word)
A is for ANXIETY!! How appropriate to pick the word for "A" that has been on my mind for much of today. I have heard of anxiety over and over, but have only recently considered what it really meant. I had the mistaken perception that anxiety was only a condition if there were visible signs …
Not really a death wish, but more specifically, my wish for my death. I bet that gets attention. Seriously, I know death is not to be on my terms, but on God's, so, I have no intent of altering His plans there! It is what will happen after my death that I feel I should …
Every day of my work week I have my list of things to do, things to accomplish, things to fix, things to start and a few totally unexpected things to do.... Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, (give or take). Then, from 6pm to 9pm (give or take), I have filled with other things I …
(Marriage) Crossroads.
The year was 2000, a very big year. Everyone was bracing for the new year with all of its promises and all of its threats. Warnings swirled: unstable computer programs, apocalypse fears, and the realization that this would end partying like it was 1999. We prepared for that year in many ways and looking back I know now that …
We've all been there - I say tomato, you say tom-ahh-toe. I see black, you see white. Is the glass half full or half empty? You go left, I want to go right. Well, this is true of all relationships at some point. There is no way we can all see, feel, think, or love …
Colossians 3:13 "Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another Forgive as the Lord forgave you" Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Wow, it seems that is a hard thing for some to accomplish. Forgive? Forgive as the Lord Forgave? Are you kidding? Can anyone really do that? Surprise, for me, yes, …
If you're about to throw away an old pair of pantyhose, stop. Consider: Mary Agnes Mullaney (you probably knew her as "Pink") who entered eternal life on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Her spirit is carried on by her six children, 17 grandchildren, three surviving siblings in New "Joisey", and an extended family of relations and …
I am sure everyone has these stories to tell too..... We've all been there - I say tomato, you say tom-ahh-toe. I see black, you see white. Is the glass half full or half empty? You go left, I want to go right. Well, this is true of all relationships at some point. There is …
Our sexuality is theographic not pornographic.
Bismillah; a fresh start; with the remembrance of God
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. (Matthew 6:33)
a Silver Garden 