“He was chosen by God before the creation of the world and was revealed in these last days for your sake. Through him you believe in God, who raised him … Continue reading Before the Foundation of the World
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Let it Be
“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me…. speaking words of wisdom – Let it be. – John Lennon/Paul McCartney One of the hardest things … Continue reading Let it Be
Carrying Crosses That Change Us
Every one of us carries a cross – a burden that seems to crucify a part of our lives, our dreams, and our happiness. I wrote an article about crosses … Continue reading Carrying Crosses That Change Us
The Mirrors of Self-Reflection
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau “Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks … Continue reading The Mirrors of Self-Reflection
The Winds of Change
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin “Sometimes in the wind of change we find our true … Continue reading The Winds of Change
The Strength Found in Vulnerability
“What makes you vulnerable makes you beautiful” – Brene Brown “Vulnerability is terrifying. The courage it takes to reveal your heart is one of the most daunting, and yet rewarding … Continue reading The Strength Found in Vulnerability
Feeling Tone
“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9 NIV “It is both a blessing and a curse to … Continue reading Feeling Tone
The Best Kind of Courage
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without it, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” – Maya Angelou “It is easy to stand in the crowd, … Continue reading The Best Kind of Courage
The Problem with Pride
“When pride and presumption walk before, shame and loss follow very closely.” – Louis XI of France “Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is … Continue reading The Problem with Pride
A Sick and Wounded Spirit
“A bird with a broken wing cannot survive, nor can a man with a broken spirit endure.” – Kilroy J. Oldster “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; … Continue reading A Sick and Wounded Spirit
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 