What is true love? What is it REALLY? I have a silver plaque directly above my desk and on it is written these words, “A Romantique”. I am a hopeless romantic. After all these years, after all these broken hearts, and yes, even several suicide attempts, I have come to ...
Read More »Living in The Real Empty Nest
When my daughter went off the college in a town two hours from home, I identified this time as having an empty nest. The first time I saw my aunt and cousin, they rushed to ask me how I liked having an empty nest. I said, “I like it.” To ...
Read More »Flowers Are Not Enough, How Not to Fear in the Face of Terroism
A recent video posted on Facebook has received over 15 million views. In it, a young French father explains the horror of the recent terror strikes in Paris. While his words are wise and creative, they fail to fully explain where our safety and protection truly lies: Watch the video ...
Read More »The Dance of Worship to The Worthy One
The Dance begins with thankfulness. Thank You for giving me purpose, For cleansing my stained soul. Thank You for making me whole. Thank You for Your broken body. Thank You for Your grace and mercy. Thank You for Your blessings and gifts, And at this point my hands being to ...
Read More »When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
Dear friend, I see you. I see your smile. I also see through your façade. I am very adept at playing the game all too well. The one you love is battling the dark, and you are running out of light. Your heart is begging for a flicker, a spark, ...
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