It is incredible to think that no matter where we are or what we do, God/Holy Spirit/Jesus is with us, everywhere.  In times of celebration and in times of sorrow we are heard.  Solutions are available to us all.   Coming from a perspective of love is completely irresistible to Jesus.  When we base our actions on compassion and kindness we move closer to seeing the solutions available to us.   When we are angry, hurt, stressed, worried, and frustrated it is hard to see beyond the chaos.  Our prayers are heard, but are we able to see the solutions…

We are all equal in the eyes of Jesus.  The opportunity for eternal life is there for each of us.  I understand this yet I still find that I need reminding more than I care to admit.  As a young teen, I traveled and was exposed to poverty.  I was fortunate that I had a perspective of being an equal in the eyes of Jesus to all those who were searching for their next meal.  Somehow I knew that any one of us could suddenly be in that situation.  Compassion was intense, respect was given.   In my late twenties, I…

I have numerous friends who have chosen a word to carry them through the current year.  A word that will inspire them to get closer to what they hope to accomplish.  Something that will help remind them and center them on what is most important in their lives. I don’t choose a word every year.  However, I do annually evaluate things that I need to refine.  I feel inspired this year to choose the word focus. The word focus is important to me because I have set the foundation for what I would like to achieve, but I need…

Everything significant in my life has required me to make a decision and then follow through.  I have been around people who make life look easy and uncomplicated, but they also had to make a decision and carry it through. I choose to be happy.  I have had many things in life kick me in the gut, but I choose to believe all those circumstances have led me to the next step in my journey.   When I made a decision to be thankful, prayerful, and have a perspective of love I found inner peace.  Living out this decision was a…