So often women [and men] struggle with their sense of worth and value. Words spoken and received have a way of ‘manipulating’ our thought patterns for good or bad. I suppose many of us have discovered that it’s not necessarily what others think about us that truly matters, it’s what we believe about ourselves. ThisContinue reading “The Sun Rises on Her”
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I Found Out
The more I focus on me – my chaos, my needs, my pain and struggles- the less I see the God who is the solution to life’s discord. I was reminded today that God is not being vain or egocentric when He asks us lift our voices in worship to Him – to make itContinue reading “I Found Out”
Worth a Thousand Words and More
Old man time waits for no one. He comes does his thing and moves on. We are often left wondering about the ‘what ifs’ ,’ the wish I had’ and ‘if I had I known’. For some reason, though we say it, sadly we don’t treasure the moments the way we should. Time and timeContinue reading “Worth a Thousand Words and More”
It’s Okay
It’s okay to take the road that seems less traveled. To do it alone if no one wants to go with you. Others may not necessarily ‘get’ or even support your dream and that’s okay. The dream or desire was not planted in their heart – it was planted in yours. You have been equippedContinue reading “It’s Okay”
The Truth I Own
Since the advent of social media and its likes, I’ve noticed that so many voices are jockeying for a space in our heads. ‘I’m living my truth’ is now a common phrase that repeatedly litters the airwaves and print alike. We hear of alternative facts, normative truth, objective truth and subjective truth. Have you everContinue reading “The Truth I Own”
Dreams Realized
Many things cause my tears to flow! The way a boy loves his mom and a girl adores her dad. Watching the ‘underdog’ win. Seeing poetry made out of a shattered life. A blind eye seeing beauty for the first time. When a tired weary soul finds rest in the arms of the God whoContinue reading “Dreams Realized”
What She Might Say
Last night as I stood at the kitchen sink, my mind reflected on Lolita Porter. Mother, friend, confidant, warrior and support to many. A wife to one. This past week was the first anniversary of her transition from earth. Lolita saw her children and grandchildren kept alive by the grace of God. None were lost.Continue reading “What She Might Say”
Then I Did
August 1983, as a young girl I penned these words in little diary. These words bear testament to the complexity of the heart and it’s ability to misinform and mislead. ‘ It can’t be wrong to love him so much. I’ll never stop loving him!’ [And then I did]. ‘Lord show me the way. __________________Continue reading “Then I Did”
Just Do It
I love pineapple. From a child it has been one of my favorite fruits. Peeling a pineapple, however, has always appeared a bit too much for me. For some reason I felt that the skin was too prickly and I couldn’t be bothered. As a result I always bought the peeled ones, spending much more.Continue reading “Just Do It”
She Still Believes
Recently in conversation, a friend of mine commented that the he has never truly ‘loved’ anyone apart from his mother and his kids. He’s almost 60 and has been in a few long term romantic relationships. I asked what those relationships were about. He said they were nice people and he didn’t want to beContinue reading “She Still Believes”
Restored Hearts 