There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. ― Laurell K. Hamilton, Mistral’s Kiss Depression is a liar. It conveys the message that we are unimportant, alone, and without value. Depression may be seductive, and its falsehoods can be difficult to get rid of, even though…
“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…
Some 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 was no different! She’s had her own fair share of difficult…
“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 stay, I have felt overwhelmed, disoriented, disorganized, and chaotic. I had…
“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 in May, and was medically given the “all clear” in August….