William Doane, a renowned bishop in the early Episcopal Church, once said, “Life has no smooth road for any of us.” At some point in each of our lives, … Continue reading The Evolution of Adversity
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The Last Time
“Look at everything always as though you’re seeing it for the first or last time, thus is your time on earth filled with glory.” – Betty Smith Think if we … Continue reading The Last Time
Experiencing Loss
“Embrace your grief. For there, your soul will grow.” – Carl Jung “There is no great loss without some small gain.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder Megan Devine once wrote, “There … Continue reading Experiencing Loss
When Hope Keeps Slipping Away
“I feel helpless, hopeless, too low to call out and too weak to think. Impotent tears dribble down my face.” – Elizabeth Smart “It is hopelessness even more than pain … Continue reading When Hope Keeps Slipping Away
Holding On
This article was originally written over four years ago, but I felt moved to re-post it now. I pray it touches your life and was exactly what you needed to … Continue reading Holding On
Four Life-Changing Habits
“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret to your success is found in your daily routine.” – John C. Maxwell “You cannot change … Continue reading Four Life-Changing Habits
Walking the Fine Line of Redemption
“Salvation is from our side a choice; from the Divine side it is a seizing upon, an apprehending, a conquest by the Most High God. Our accepting and willingness are … Continue reading Walking the Fine Line of Redemption
Walking the Fine Line of Choice
“The will of man without the grace of God is not free at all but is the permanent prisoner and bondslave of evil since it cannot turn itself to good.” … Continue reading Walking the Fine Line of Choice
Walking the Fine Line of Faith
“None of us knows what might happen, even in the next minute, but still we go forward. Because we trust. Because we have faith.” – Paulo Coelho “Faith is not … Continue reading Walking the Fine Line of Faith
Exploring the “Fine Lines” Found Within Christianity
“There is a fine line between acceptance and denial and it’s not always easy to know which side of that line you’re on.” – Alan Robert Neal “There’s a fine … Continue reading Exploring the “Fine Lines” Found Within Christianity
Walking Your Predestined Pathway 