The initial setting is our ministry’s gentle office space where we met each month. The very space almost stripped from under our feet based on the recent decision of our primary partner. A decision they had no choice to have made, because of the massive life-changing event every person in the world has had to … Continue reading Each Other & God
One of the most pressing issues on my heart as of lately, was the concern for my daughter. This is based on my forthcoming trips to Belize. On these visits to my homeland, I plan to stay on 3-6 months intervals. Although she is a young adult, the idea that I would be gone for … Continue reading Good Growth
Upon my early rise on Monday of this week, I felt a load lifted off my spirit…my heart, my body. It was freeing to know I accomplished what I set my mind to, even though last week exposed and delivered numerous distractions; great ones, and some that could have been left in my grandfather’s antique … Continue reading A Green Fir Tree
The small piece of my diary I’m about to expose may appear one of torment and likewise despair. Popular ideology often conveys that the religious life is serene. And, it can be. But in some areas, it is challenging to live into the person God says I should be, while within my very heart there … Continue reading Good Struggle
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
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
The message of hope comes through in everything surrounding me. The desire for it, the care for it, the will of it, the joy of it, the beautiful presence of it. As I continue to see the clouds slowly lift from the milieus, I am entrenched in, the sun still seeps right through. The sun, … Continue reading Hold on to Love
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