Years ago I attended a Christian study group. It was a small, but comfortable gathering in which no one was embarrassed by another's question. I remember asking the group who they imagined when they prayed. When they closed their eyes and bowed their heads, who were they communicating with? Who were they transporting their minds… Continue reading Does God Have a Face?
Category: Life Adventures
In a Galaxy Far Away
In a galaxy far away, a flower may be sunning itself by a small stream as water trickles across the pebbles. Although I might never see that flower, the vision is easier to imagine than a universe in which we are its only life forms. From the immensity of the cosmos, it seems more plausible… Continue reading In a Galaxy Far Away
The Bible is an Ocean
Is everything in the Bible? Is there some ancient mystery of life that was left out? The Bible is an ocean. It contains fierce sharks and gentle dolphins. Everything one needs to know to live a fulfilling, happy life is contained between its covers. The problem is that one must paddle through its pages, separating… Continue reading The Bible is an Ocean
Who is Your Hero?
I suppose everyone has a hero, one who we can look up to for direction and advice without criticism. There is something in our inner selves that yearn for things that are good and true. If we are lucky, we usually find heroes in the wonderful blend of people and experiences that surround us. I… Continue reading Who is Your Hero?
Follow the Crumbs
A friend shops in the same markets as I do, goes to the same place of worship and drops her kids off at the same school as my child. It is interesting when I hear her describe the incompetent lunchmeat slicer at the delicatessen, the inconsiderate drivers who cut her off at the school, and… Continue reading Follow the Crumbs
Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning
“Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.” - Bruce Lee. Weekly Photo Challenge: Beginning http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/03/photo-challenge-beginning/
Our Mothers- The Common Denominator
It is the wonderful memories of our mothers that bring forth the most creative expressions of love, and it seems our mothers are almost always the common denominator of our hearts. In the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest, kids from every socio-economic background are now recognized for their writing achievements while becoming a little… Continue reading Our Mothers- The Common Denominator
Thank You to All Teachers!
For every teacher who has participated in the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest- thank you!You may not realize the positive impact you have made in your school, community, and even the world. In addition to fulfilling a writing assignment, you are also allowing your students to ponder and reflect about a person who has… Continue reading Thank You to All Teachers!
I’m Gonna Shoot Ya, Dad
"I'm gonna shoot ya, dad," Trever said with a grin as Dad was relaxing in his favorite chair. "Trevor, put that darn thing down. You could put my eye out." Dad raised his newspaper above his nose for protection. Trevor's dad worked as a pipe fitter and always brought home cool giant rubber bands for… Continue reading I’m Gonna Shoot Ya, Dad
The Secret Password
How many passwords do you have? How do you remember them all? Do you get tired of typing, "forgot my password" then having to create another one? This is a great tidbit for those who have trouble remembering dozens of passwords that fill your brain. Instead of having a different password for every email, bank… Continue reading The Secret Password
Plant a Forest
The earth is our mother. When we take from her, we must give something back. If we take without giving, we will surely perish. If we must cut down a tree, let's not just plant another in its place. Let's plant a forest.
Goodbye, my rhino friend
Dear Mr. Rhino, Since I was a child, you have always been my favorite animal. Your rough dinosaur skin and majestic horn fueled my imagination. For millions of years, you trodded the earth in search of delicious vegetation, instructed your young, and stood stately in the African plains. If humans with evil intentions believed your… Continue reading Goodbye, my rhino friend
The Speck of Dust
It was on the back porch that Tony and I discovered the secrets of the universe. We were never bothered by the hot rays of the afternoon sun, or the hardness of the concrete steps that flaked of worn, gray paint. A robin chirped happily in the tree above us. Tony played drums and I… Continue reading The Speck of Dust
How to Master the Art of Serenity
Do you want to master the art of inner peace? I discovered this quite by accident, for I was not searching for an ancient secret. Sometimes life's revelations are unveiled when we least expect it. I am so glad I was aware of those precious moments of introspection and stored it somewhere in my brain.The… Continue reading How to Master the Art of Serenity
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Citrine Sunset
"The jeweler allows me to wear the sapphire blue lake on my finger, the emerald green leaves around my neck, and take the citrine sunset with me wherever I go. Jewelry has become my daytime link to nature in an office with no windows. And if I have to work late, there’s nothing like diamond… Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: The Citrine Sunset