In my lifetime, I have learned that two things are consistent. The first is that change is a part of life, and change will occur. Sometimes change is easy, and we welcome it, even pray for it. Sometimes change is challenging, and we wonder how we can escape the pain of it. The second and…
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Monthly Motivation-The Carrot, The Egg, and the Coffee
I found this short story on a site called Spiritual Short Stories. The title of the story and the author are unknown. As I read the story, I thought of myself and the many others who have experienced pain and despair. The Story A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her life and…
Monthly Motivation-To Your Lord I Lift Up My Soul
This is a motivational post from my divorce blog. I wrote it early in my separation and divorce process. Psalm 143:8 is a beautiful verse that we can hold unto in the good and the bad times in our lives. Monthly Motivation I have found, in my transition, that one of the most difficult…
Monthly Motivation-Consider the Tree
Today I will consider the tree. I said to the almond tree, ‘Friend, speak to me of God,’ and the almond tree blossomed. Nikos Kazantzakis But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the loving-kindness of God forever…