Fostered By A Stroke Of Luck
Young girls are braver than you believe, stronger than you think, wiser, and more beautiful in every way. Abraham Lincoln is lauded for his steadfast leadership in a time of tumult, but the 16th President also had an impressionable side: One of his defining physical traits, his iconic beard, was grown at the suggestion of an 11-year-old […]
Now What?
Most major events, good and bad, come on the heels of gigantic media blitzes that far more often than not put people in a frenzy. We are left searching for answers to origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. These fundamental words need answers to understand why we are here, how we managed to become human, and […]
Healing The Child Within
In each of us, there is a young, suffering child. The cry we hear far too often from deep in our hearts comes from the voice of that wounded child. Healing the pain of the child within will allow us to transform negative emotions into running away from the wounded child who is always there, […]
In The Name of Freedom
The undercurrent of idealism within the boundaries of American history, and the spiritual life that cherishes freedom and its desire to protect it at all costs has been weaked over the last several years. Freedom has always been highly prized in America, paid for in blood, sweat, tears, and the sacrifices of many. Today, we risk, […]
Eclipse
An eclipse is defined as an obscuring of the light from one celestial by the passage of another, between it and the observer or its source of illumination. From the perspective of the clockwork of our universe to many observers throughout the world, it is nothing more than the alignment of three bodies, the earth, the […]
A Fresh Start At Calvary
Spring is here Easter it brings Peace to our hearts The children sing Rise thy heart Thy Lord has risen Sing his praises Celebrate his power with love to behold A fresh heart A clean heart That forgives the past True love that lasts He is meek He is mild He came as a little […]
Born To Be Ageless
At age 65, I possessed a rather rare and intense awareness and clarity that made me feel like I could go on living forever. All of the struggles and disappointments that I encountered didn’t make me lose my faith in God, humanity, or my life’s purpose. I felt that if I followed the teachings of Jesus I would become a better […]
A Breath Of Early Spring
Spring is a season of contemplation, vigor, and renewed visual and mental intensity. A season that awakens our senses while opening our eyes to see the glorious palate of subtle hues of yellow, sky blue, and blush that surrounds us. Spring reminds us to live in the moment, to feel how precious life is, and that all the good things we […]