“We are born of love; Love is our mother.” – Rumi “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu ‘There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” – George Sand “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy […]
Failure is Your Freedom to Grow Uniquely Wise
Nobody invites failure and yet, ironically, Pinterest is bursting with quotes on the value of it. We are caught in a divide between two outcomes, and left with the question, “Do I dare fail?” Every first born (they are known for their perfectionist natures) will advise against anything that risks failure. They typically fear scoring […]
The Best Day of the Year
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’” – Alfred Lord Tennyson “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find […]
Make 2018 a New Year That Shines the Light of Hope
With the 2018 New Year comes a flurry of goal setting. Your local gym relies on it. They also rely on the fact that by February you have stopped going but your credit card keeps delivering the monthly fee! You probably didn’t achieve all your goals last year, and perhaps you wish you could have […]
Revisiting Bethlehem to Find God’s Heart in History
Fourteen years ago the “Holiday Season” took on a new meaning for me. I visited Bethlehem just before Christmas in 2003 to participate in a Global Peace rally called, “Heart to Heart for Peace in the Middle East”. Ever since then I’ve thought differently about Jesus’ birth, life and death. The passing on of cultural traditions has […]
Follow Your Star to a Greater Love
Christian or not, we are all familiar with the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus. One of the most well-known Christmas stories is the journey of the three Kings. These three Wise Men came to offer gifts to the baby Jesus. The Magi, as they were known, were astrologers who combed the night skies […]
Grow Closer to God this Holiday Season
I love the song “O, Holy Night.” Its lyrics are so reflective. The line “Until He appeared, and the soul felt it’s worth” jump out at me. It’s easy with all the chaos that the trimmings of Christmas bring, to forget what the Holiday means. The birth of Christ is a big deal because his […]
Oh Holy Night
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees […]
You Get Back What You Give
Today is “Giving Tuesday” and everyone is fundraising! It’s a day that makes some people feel uncomfortable, and inspires others to be generous. Kind of like the Salvation Army Santa’s standing in front of every store. I feel a little guilty if I don’t toss some change in the bucket, but sometimes I literally don’t […]
The Secret Sauce for a Happy Thanksgiving
As the holidays draw near there is much excitement, but also a little dread. Who knows what family members will say and do! We are all familiar with Rockwell’s iconic painting of Thanksgiving. It looks so inviting. It’s the image we hold in our heads of a good Thanksgiving. But then the relatives show up […]
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