Perfect Strength

Certainly, if we are looking here on earth for perfect strength– in these human vessels, we will be sadly disappointed. We find ourselves unable to do right when it truly matters, the seeming unfixable in life stumps us sapping what little energy we have. We come face to face with the limitations of being humanContinue reading “Perfect Strength”

Watch Your Ears

Some years ago, I sat in a managers’ meeting along with the company director and my immediate supervisor. As the meeting was coming to an end an employee’s name became the subject of the conversation. At that time our division was numbers and performance driven; quality control was also extremely important. As the conversation draggedContinue reading “Watch Your Ears”

Lies I’ve Believed

This heart of mineHas bought into many liesThese ears have given spaceTo multitude of voicesFrom he, she, even and meLies so loudTruth didn’t stand a chance The narrative may have changedBut still bore the spirit of liesYou’re not enoughYou can never…Too old- too youngThings will fall apartThe pieces won’t fit You’re aloneNo one hears orContinue reading “Lies I’ve Believed”

Loss Restored

There’s a story in the Bible that I’ve read numerous times, but for some reason it piqued my interest this morning. The story is told of Jesus’ encounter with a mother whose son had died. He happened to come along while the funeral procession was in motion. As the village mourned with her –she cried.Continue reading “Loss Restored”

A Mama’s Struggle

Today I felt like sharing what I deem a common struggle that mothers [ fathers too] experience. This past weekend I came face to face with the reality that some of my battles might never cease — I have to learn how to take up my armor daily and go to war. Sometimes the warContinue reading “A Mama’s Struggle”

Final Moments

I’ve been reflecting on those who had the opportunity to be near Jesus during His final moments. The soldier whose ear he healed after it was slashed by one of Jesus’ followers [Matthew 26: 51-52]. What an act of mercy and grace! The soldier didn’t ask for healing or even believed for it. Many ofContinue reading “Final Moments”

The Day After

This is the day after ‘Good Friday’. I imagine the plethora of emotions that drenched the heart and minds of Christ’s followers. His earthly mother probably cried until there was nothing left. I wander what thoughts ran through her mind. The questions she dared ask God. The memories of her son flooded her mind –Continue reading “The Day After”

Because I Had To

Our principal’s secretary shared this with us recently. Maybe it was borrowed –not sure: ‘ I’m stronger because I had to be, I’m smarter because of my mistakes, happier because of the sadness I’ve known, and now wiser because of what I have learned! ‘ I couldn’t help but reflect on the times ‘I had to’ evenContinue reading “Because I Had To”

When Feelings Fail

We had to take a 3-hour drive yesterday for a bittersweet event. A loved one was laid to rest, but we got to see others we hadn’t seen in ages. I drove straight without even a bathroom break. A message popped up on my car’s dashboard, ‘Would you like to stop for a coffee break?’Continue reading “When Feelings Fail”

They Feel

I love the atmosphere in my classroom. The sense of calm — a safe place. Here My students are allowed to feel and speak (or write). They are all immigrants with a passion to master the art of speaking, reading and writing English fluently. A challenging road for many. They feel. Emotions and thoughts batheContinue reading “They Feel”