Espirational

God Will Call Who God Will Call

It’s that time of year again. You know, when the the Southern Baptists have their annual convention and some kind of controversy gets stirred up that makes the news. This year they have chosen women in the ministry and the response has been huge. First I want to say that God calls us all. NotContinue reading “God Will Call Who God Will Call”

Thought for Today

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” – Deepak Chopra

Have We Stopped Talking?

Are you finding it more and more difficult to communicate with others? I live in a red state and don’t get very far into conversations these days before I hit the “I don’t talk about that” wall. The “that” is usually politics or religion. I used to able to talk about my spiritual beliefs withContinue reading “Have We Stopped Talking?”

Freedom is the Open Window

“Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and of human dignity.” —Herbert Hoover

Beauty and Power in Unity

“There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people.” —Lailah Gifty Akita

Thought for Today

“Always walk in peace and beauty. In grace and love, speak only truth and you will be blessed. Where we are, let there be light.” —Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

Sunrise Blessings

“Every sunrise is a blessing wrapped in golden light.” Source https://blessinaire.com/200-uplifting-blessings-quotes-for-peace-and-inspiration/ I try to be out walking early enough to watch the sunrise. It is not unusual for me to let out a squeal of delight and say out loud, What a beautiful sunrise! Thank you Mother Earth! Thank you Father God! How do youContinue reading “Sunrise Blessings”

Seeing the World God Sees

“When you see the world that God sees, you see a world that is loving, compassionate, and filled with individuals who live together in harmony and peace.” — Michael Beciwith We live in a world consumed by who is wrong and what is wrong. It is so easy to become negative. But when we rememberContinue reading “Seeing the World God Sees”

We Must Go Forward

At the end of the day, we must go forward with hope and not backward by fear and division. Rev, Jesse Jackson The Reverend Jesse Jackson died February 17, 2026. I heard him speak on my college campus in 1976. His words as well as his presence were powerful. When I think back on theContinue reading “We Must Go Forward”

Restocking the Trout Pond

“In order to create, we draw from our inner well. This inner well, an artistic reservoir, is ideally like a well-stocked fish pond… If we don’t give some attention to upkeep, our well is apt to become depleted, stagnant, or blocked…As artists, we must learn to be self-nourishing. We must become alert enough to consciouslyContinue reading “Restocking the Trout Pond”