Category Archives: Spirituality

We Can Change the Words…

We can outlaw the symbols…   We can even try to restrict guns…   But if we really want to stop bigotry, violence and murder we must…   Change hearts and minds.   Only then we will begin to see actions change.   Only then we will see the beginning of peace….   and justice.  Continue reading “We Can Change the Words…”

Lessons from the Bird Feeder Crowd

We have two bird feeders, one for hummingbirds and another for other bird species.  If you have ever fed hummingbirds you know they are territorial.  One will try to monopolize that glorious nectar even to the point of driving others away even though there are also flowers available. The other feeder is much the sameContinue reading “Lessons from the Bird Feeder Crowd”

Living Through the Perfect Storm

We are living through what seems like never-ending storms on a variety of levels.  It has been raining here in Oklahoma — a lot.  The lake is rising and a few homes in our community are sitting in water.  Thankfully, ours is not one of them.   Spring is also tornado season which means spending time with neighbors crowded intoContinue reading “Living Through the Perfect Storm”

You Can’t Stop Prayer

Years ago a church prayer chain started a miracle in my life. Years later that church became afraid and the prayer ministry changed. It was said the government was saying they could no longer pray for people who did not specifically ask for the prayer. Fear gripped that church as they were sure the governmentContinue reading “You Can’t Stop Prayer”

Do You Live Your Values?

We are bombarded with messages telling us we aren’t good, attractive, busy, spiritual, successful enough.  The list goes on and on.  These even come from spiritual, religious, positive thinking or self-improvement sources. We listen to the point of feeling guilty for not being “good enough” and forget who we are. We are each a uniqueContinue reading “Do You Live Your Values?”