“Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is an illusion.” Brennan Manning There seems to be an epidemic of identity crisis running rampant these days. By definition, an identity crisis is “a period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person’s sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected aims or role in society.” Social media and nightly news are plastered with stories of individuals who are desperately trying to find themselves. It’s sad to see the lengths that some are willing to go...
“Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is an illusion.” Brennan Manning There seems to be an epidemic of identity crisis running rampant these days. By definition, an identity crisis is “a period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person’s sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected aims or role in society.” Social media and nightly news are plastered with stories of individuals who are desperately trying to find themselves. It’s sad to see the lengths that some are willing to go...
Life’s Canvas
November 20, 2022 in Faith, LifeSome painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun. ~ Pablo Picasso My daughter has a way of sparring a conversation, often leaving you asking more questions than those that were answered. The other day...
Finding Peace
October 30, 2022 in Faith, Health, Life“Meditation means letting go of our baggage, letting go of all the pre-rehearsed stories and inner-dialogue that we’ve grown so attached to.” – Andy Puddicombe It’s been hard for me to focus – and remain focused – since late spring. Since my hospital...
Battling Anger
October 22, 2022 in Faith, Life“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27, NKJV This year has not exactly been an easy one. I had the accident in late April, the surgery...
Remembering My Dad
October 21, 2022 in Faith, LifeThe Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. – Psalm 34:18 (KJV) It’s never easy to say goodbye to a parent. Last year my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. We...
Safe in His Hands
September 6, 2022 in FaithCharles H. Spurgeon wrote about a conversation he had once with a friend of his. His friend was an old plowman, or farmer, who lived in the country. He would sometimes visit with the old man who was very simple, yet often said some...
Broken Vessels
July 28, 2022 in Faith, LifeWe receive and we lose, and we must try to achieve gratitude, and with that gratitude embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses. ― Andre Dubus I never would have said that my life was difficult. I have...
Kingdom of Heaven
July 4, 2022 in FaithBut Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for such is the kingdom of heaven — Matthew 19:14 It seems that we continue to argue over women’s rights and her decision to choose. As Christians and...
Live Love Forgive
June 20, 2022 in Faith, LifeI think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself. — T. D. Jakes My Story These past two weeks have been a whirlwind of chaos and medical confusion....
