I find myself extremely humbled tonight. My family has recently gotten involved with a local non-profit organization assisting our homeless community. It started as a fundraiser, just trying to do something good. I thought that would be the end of it. After meeting with members of the group and learning more about this cause, I'm … Continue reading Humbled by Homeless
Thoughts
Thankfulness
Everything we have is a gift to be thankful for. As time goes on, our world is playing WIFM (What's In it For Me) radio on a daily basis. If it doesn't benefit me, why should I care? This self-entitlement attitude is on the rise. We should care because we are fortunate to have a … Continue reading Thankfulness
Missing My Mom
Thinking of my mother, difficult her life. I see it in old pictures, hearing stories of her strife. Encouraging she was, never letting down. Another’s needs were always first, a caring woman always found. Strong appearances she portrayed, yet hurting deep within. Until the Lord called her home, the angels lead her in. Her time … Continue reading Missing My Mom
Holes Are Deep
Have you ever wished you could go back in time to re-do things? Why is that? We can't change the past, although sometimes we wish we could. If we changed the past, our present and future would also be altered. Sometimes it's hard to see that good things can come from our mistakes or from … Continue reading Holes Are Deep
Feeling Disappointed
We are all born with an innate sense of right and wrong. I like to believe that most of us listen to this internal instinct before we act on what we may be thinking. Sometimes we ignore it and move forward only to regret it later. Then there are those who have no regrets and … Continue reading Feeling Disappointed
Thoughts
I'm sitting here this morning, coffee in hand, listening to the sounds of the rain. The birds are also having their morning conversations. It's a peaceful feeling. I stopped watching the news several months ago. I became so tired of the negativity, the hate, the hurt, the evilness of the world; but you can't escape … Continue reading Thoughts
Take Time To
We are different Yet the same In our minds A constant game Always searching Somedays lost Never resting High the cost Time to stop Take a breath Look around Enjoy what's left The days go by Extremely fast Life begone Looking back Enjoy this day The Lord has made Beauty abound Sweet memories made
Beauty Surrounds Us
As I was driving to work this morning, I was in awe of how beautiful the sunrise can be. As we head out into each day, we must be mindful of the good things in life. Far to often we let the negativity of this world over shadow the beauty that surrounds us. Sometimes it's … Continue reading Beauty Surrounds Us
Finding God in the Little Things 