Before you enter the Belize Friends’ Center (BFC) in the South Side of Belize City, Belize, every visitor is greeted by these words “Bridging the Gap Between Today and Possibilities”. Currently, the South Side is so different from when I grew up there. It is now known for gangs and families with young women, who … Continue reading An Overture of Divine Mercy
As the month of August ends, I am almost always impressed by its beauty. The leaves on the squash plants become a most striking sage and some almost seem like grey. Colors of orange, yellow, purple, white, green, and red, hang off branches and stems. I contend that the stores advertising Christmas in July and … Continue reading Matters Under Heaven
Just to left of me, the sun began to rise on what was predicted to be a warm day in Colorado. I began my early morning chores of cutting the herbs I’ll be drying this year, pulling seeds from the plants that so willingly give them, watering, then weeding specific areas of the back yard. At … Continue reading Harvesting Living Fields of Faith
The long days of this summer seem to be rolling together so quickly. Sunday comes, and before I know it, it’s Saturday once again. During this time, there’s so much I try to accomplish. I have gotten a considerable number of tasks done this week, but yet, I am in far reach of what I … Continue reading Pure Joys of Time
A close friend once said to me that who I am is a magnet for people who seek meaningful friendships. This comment also included her reasoning of ‘because you’re not flighty’. Though I appreciated her kind words, I simply sat with this for a few days and didn’t even overthink her statement. I just carried … Continue reading Living in God
Sunday of this week, I went back to the gym. And, I’ve been in attendance every day so far. Gardening, farm work, building and fixing things around the home, do keep me physically active. Yet, I am extremely sore from these gym visits, but still, I’m pushing through. The vitamin sea of my country requires … Continue reading Determination, Independence, & Love
I admire bold people, I really do. My daughter is a bold person. She speaks her mind, has no fear, and goes after what she wants. In some instances, these are characteristics I hold. Although in speaking my mind, I’m a bit daintier than she is 🙂 Last Saturday evening, I checked my mobile phones … Continue reading Holy Boldness
Rarely am I lost for words when I begin the journey of writing this blog. My heart is often filled with many soul stories demanding to be expressed. But this morning I’ve found my attempt to be somewhat contrived, and likewise stiff and challenging. Nonetheless, the stories are still there begging to be revealed. I … Continue reading Significant Servant
A great sense of uneasiness covers me as I begin this note to you this week. In fact, in the middle of a work task, I decided to start. I feel this expression will not be completed in one push, but instead several, in my attempt to get it posted on time for June 3rd, … Continue reading Uneasiness and Grace
Ingredients: 1 cup 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 3 1/2 cups John 3:16 6 each Proverbs 10:12 3 cups Romans 12:9 1 Tbsp 1 Ephesians 4:2-3 2 cups 1 John 4: 18-19 1 cup 1 Peter 4:8 1 Tbsp Mark 10:9 2 cups Romans 13:8 1 cup Ephesians 4:32 Season to taste with Song of Solomon 8:7 Mix … Continue reading Scripture Love Cake