Our 5 Losses: The Future

Our 5 Losses: The Future

“Suddenly she realized that what she was regretting was not the lost past but the lost future, not what had not been but what would never be.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald A Thought On Loss… This morning as I was running through my prayers and random thoughts I...
Moving Forward vs. Moving On…

Moving Forward vs. Moving On…

“You have to come to your closed doors before you get to your open doors… What if you knew you had to go through 32 closed doors before you got to your open door? Well, then you’d come to closed door number eight and you’d think, ‘Great,...
Grace Within Grace

Grace Within Grace

“Infuse your life with action. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by...
I’m Not an Artist!

I’m Not an Artist!

Creativity takes courage.~ Henri Matisse For many of us, we limit the concept of creativity to the arts: painting, drawing, writing, music, dance, and such.  It’s true these activities require creativity.  But there is another aspect of creativity: creative thought. ...
Evil, Shock, Trauma, Grief, Grace

Evil, Shock, Trauma, Grief, Grace

“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. The effects of unresolved trauma can be devastating. It can affect our habits and outlook on life, leading to addictions and poor decision-making. It can take a toll on our family life...