When you learn something of great significance or have become aware of it, your sensitivity to others' ignorance can become like a magnifying glass causing insensitivity. Enlightenment must come with increased patience for the blindness of which you once bore. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able … Continue reading Enlightenment + Patience
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Consistency by Faith
To live out your vision of a Christian by loving the Lord with your whole heart, soul, and mind, and to test your perspectives by the fruit of the Spirit, you must diligently seek the Lord by faith.
Poem: Worldly Rebellion
It feels liberating, To allow your thoughts to go there. You know it's not right, But it just feels good to be free of fighting it; To allow it to flow through your mind, And feel the excitement it brings in the moment. Then reality hits, Of what you've just done to your heart. You … Continue reading Poem: Worldly Rebellion
Testing Your Perspectives
Who do you want to be and what perspective will get you there?
Vision of a Christian
Determining to love God with your whole heart, soul, and mind will bring clarity to many decisions that you will make in life's journey, and who you should be in the different roles you may find yourself in.
Who Do You Want to Be?
You have been given the right to choose the person you want to be. Because of this, you must decide what you truly want in life if you want to live with purpose. Once you identify what you truly want, then your choices can become intentional. Here is a general blueprint in helping you determine … Continue reading Who Do You Want to Be?
Poem: Unyielded Anger
Unyielded anger lingers inside, Against wickedness committed. The perpetrator unrepentant, Nothing left but to stew. Bitterness, wrath, vengeance, Poisons the unsatisfied soul. Release it to God weary mind, Before you implode. ....do not let the sun go down on your wrath.... Ephesians 4:26b ...."Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19b "....pray … Continue reading Poem: Unyielded Anger
3 Weeks of Bliss, 2 Weeks of Reality
For those that suffer with fibromyalgia, there's a fine line between calling the good days a blessing or a curse.
The Birds and the Lilies
When I hear the birds of the air, I hear them singing: "We are happy, We are fed, By the Father's hand, We get our bread." When I see the lilies of the field, I see them expressing: "We are beautiful, We are dressed, By the Father's hand, We are blessed." When I consider these … Continue reading The Birds and the Lilies
The Problem is not Anger, Grief, or Stress
The problem is not that we experience anger, grief, or stress. These are all reflective of our need for justice, love, and peace. It's when we allow it to consume us at the expense of not trusting in God, Who is the ultimate source of justice, love, and peace. Prayer (from Psalms 25:1-2, 9-10, 20-21): … Continue reading The Problem is not Anger, Grief, or Stress
Truth in Love 