The end of the year is a good time to look at what is and is not serving us in our lives on this earth. And it is a great time to let go of that which no longer serves us. I Release and I Let Go was written by Rickie Byers Beckwith. Please joinContinue reading “I Release and I Let Go”
Category Archives: Thought for Today
The Work of Christmas
“When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone,when the kings and princes are home,when the shepherds are back with their flocks, the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost,to heal the broken,to feed the hungry,to release the prisoner,to rebuild the nations,to bring peace among the people,Continue reading “The Work of Christmas”
How Great Thou Art
This Friday Extra is a beautiful version of a favorite hymn of many sung by Susan Boyle with gorgeous images of creation.
To Grow in Love
“I now believe and trust that God gives us life as an expression of love and that the purpose of life is to grow in love.” — Iyanla Vanzant The purpose of life is to grow in love. Wow! Our purpose during our time here on this earth is to grow in love. To show moreContinue reading “To Grow in Love”
Love is Here
“God bestows His blessings without discrimination. The followers of Jesus are children of God, and they should manifest the family likeness by doing good to all, even to those who deserve the opposite.”— F.F. Bruce The world desperately looks for love. Love is here.
Friday Extra: Living Christmas
Genie’s Note: During the holiday season I will be reposting some of my favorite holiday posts as Friday Extras. Please take a minute to enjoy this post from December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas! But let’s stop for just a minute and think about what would happen if we actually lived Christmas. What if instead ofContinue reading “Friday Extra: Living Christmas”
Have Peace in Your Heart
“While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.” –Francis of Assisi
Someday at Christmas
I won’t preach, because people who know me personally will tell you I can get quite wound up when I get started. But most of you who follow Espirational know that I believe with all my heart that the world depicited in this beautiful Stevie Wonder song can be “in time for you and me”Continue reading “Someday at Christmas”
What are we Waiting For?
Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent. I did not grow up in a tradition that observed advent, but I did later attend churches that did. Advent is a time of expectant waiting for the birth of Jesus. It may be seen as a time of preparation, repentance and fasting. Candles are lit each weekContinue reading “What are we Waiting For?”
Gratitude can Transform
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —William Arthur Ward Gratitude is powerful. It can transform the average and ordinary into blessings. Remember you are what you think as you fill your thoughts with gratitude. Today is the last day to get a freeContinue reading “Gratitude can Transform”
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