Thought for Today

The Wednesday Word: Peace

Genie’s Note: Beginning today we are moving to three posts per week. These will be Sunday Inspiration, the Wednesday Word and the Friday Affirmation. If you are not already subscribed please do now so you won’t miss a thing. The word for this week is Peace, that state of being we all long for, inContinue reading “The Wednesday Word: Peace”

Love, Serve and Remember

I usually devote the New Year’s Eve post to world peace. But this year I felt led to try something different. During our time here on earth I think we forget who we are and why we are here. I believe this leads to much of the conflict in the world. So on this NewContinue reading “Love, Serve and Remember”

Embrace Your Humanity

“One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, “I love you”, “I’m sorry”, “I appreciate you”, “I’m proud of you”…whatever you’re feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it…cause a smile today for someone else…and give plentyContinue reading “Embrace Your Humanity”

Always More Mystery

“The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.”― Anais Nin

Let Peace be Born

Let Peace be born tonight and fly with wings unfurled. Spreading it’s holy light out to a weary world. —Rogene A. Robbins For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. –IsaiahContinue reading “Let Peace be Born”

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake (gf)

This wonderful, slightly decadent cake is perfect for special occasions. It has become one of our favorites. Of course, this cake is gluten-free, but your guests will never know unless you tell them. Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake Ingredients:½ cup butter or margarine½ cup chopped walnuts¼ cup packed brown sugar2 apples, sliced thin — coreContinue reading “Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake (gf)”

Fun Ways to Shine Your Light: Be an Angel

Our word angel comes from the Greek ἄγγελος. It means messenger. I will always think of this with a smile remembering a fellow seminary student in Greek class who happened to be named Angel beaming and exchanging laughter with the professor about the appropriateness of his name. I do believe in God’s holy angels whoContinue reading “Fun Ways to Shine Your Light: Be an Angel”

Hope for the World Weary

Do you ever feel world weary? That is what I call that sense of sadness and overwhelm from dealing with this imperfect world we live in. This year it has become almost unbearable at times for me. How about you? I always begin celebrating Christmas in November — this year it was November 1. WeContinue reading “Hope for the World Weary”

Random Acts of Christmas

Genie’s Note: This is an oldie but goodie from 2017. Enjoy and take a minute to think of ways you can spread joy through random acts of Christmas or whatever holiday you may be celebrating. One thing I like to do for the holidays is give a small (very small) token gift to people at random. Continue reading “Random Acts of Christmas”