Category: faith

  • Kick in the Complacency

    Kick in the Complacency

    Note: I first began writing this post in early to mid-March, only finishing it now in early April. Much has changed in our world since then, but the overall message does not. In this episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (Q-Who), Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Guinan are discussing the events of the Enterprise’s encounter with…

  • What’s Your Word?

    What’s Your Word?

    A few years ago I embarked on a social media project. It was a project about encouragement. I began thinking about the impending New Year’s and the inevitable resolutions that people make. What is it they say? A high percentage of resolutions are broken within the first few weeks of January.  People have good intentions…

  • Soul Searching the Empty Nest

    Soul Searching the Empty Nest

    I am in soul searching mode right now. An empty nest tends to do that to a person.

  • I Would Be Sleeping

    I Would Be Sleeping

    The disciples were asked to wait while Jesus prayed. They couldn’t wait an hour. If it were me, I would be sleeping too.

  • Branch Slapping

    Branch Slapping

    I think God laughed. Or chuckled. Or did that thing we people do when we shake our head and laugh at people who are flailing badly at something. Okay, okay. Maybe not laughed, but He was definitely doing something as He watched me hitting those branches. They were in my way and I was venting…

  • The Father’s Place

    The Father’s Place

    There’s no place I’d rather be than with my Father. On Friday night, I attended what is called a “Worship Night” at a local neighborhood downtown. I had heard about it a month ago and didn’t think anything of it.  Meh, I thought.  For whatever reason – God – I decided to go. I don’t know…

  • Checklist Christianity

    Checklist Christianity

    I am not a checklist.  Preparing for Sunday services recently, I was trying to make sure I was doing everything right. As a Type A perfectionist do-everything-right kind of gal, I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss a step. I once heard a pastor say, “preparation is the key to manifestation”. That’s me alright.…

  • Coping Mechanisms

    Coping Mechanisms

    On June 8, I was at my lowest weight I had been at in a while. That was on purpose. In 2017, I wanted to get healthier and lose weight before my 50th birthday. Truth be told, my real goal was 135 lbs, but needless to say I didn’t reach it. But, I was feeling…

  • Fear Is Never Enough

    Fear Is Never Enough

    We all battle fear at some point in our lives. But, as Zach Williams sings, Fear Is A Liar. It will never be enough.

  • Book Review: One Blood

    Book Review: One Blood

    “One Blood” by Dr. John Perkins should be required reading for anyone that calls themselves a Christian. It is a wake up call for the American Christian church and the “subject” of race relations.