Dear young adult, I am writing this letter to you as a dear friend. I know we probably do not know each other but I hope that we will have the pleasure of meeting someday. How are things going for you? Are you happy? Happiness is a tricky thing and each one of us draws happiness in different ways. Bottom line…I hope you are having a good, happy and healthy life. Friend, … [Read more...] about An Open Letter: Purity
Prayer
6-7
Every generation has its unique culture, sayings, and idioms. I am a product of the 70s and grew up with “dude”, “far out”, “boogie down”, and some strange clothing choices by today’s standards. (See the “cat idioms” at the end of the article for examples of other idioms). Lately, there has been a trend of using the phrase “6-7” among the youth that confuses the older … [Read more...] about 6-7
HEART TALK!
Sometimes people come together for the purpose of having a heart-to-heart talk; that is a candid and very personal conversation. However, what is the candid and personal message of our own heart to us in the midst of life’s varied experiences. Where we are focused and how we focus -- whether it be in trying times or times of great success -- it is important that our heart is … [Read more...] about HEART TALK!
HIT IN THE GUT!
To be hit in the gut physically can knock the wind out of us. Such a blow could also knock us to our knees. However, the same is true when it happens emotionally and that is good reason to be brought to our knees in prayer. There are times when experiences of life are felt in my gut. Those are moments when I am hit in such a way I have felt physically sick to my stomach. … [Read more...] about HIT IN THE GUT!
RISE AND SHINE!
Though I might share with others who care about me some of the things with which I might be struggling in life and appreciate the prayers they offer on my behalf, when it is with a spirit of complaining, what does that accomplish? Does it serve to uplift my focus? Does it serve to draw others to want to remain around me? Where does it reveal my focus and trust are … [Read more...] about RISE AND SHINE!
