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Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Fear, Gratefulness, Love, Oppressing Thoughts or Mind Matters, Relationships, Struggles, Uncertainty in Transitions of Life

Where to Find Light in the Dark Places of Life

Have you ever had an exhilarating day and then received a phone call concerning your mom or dad that changed everything? This happens more and more when your birthdays surpass the fifty-year mark, and your parent’s health begins to weaken.

My mother always suffered from mental and physical illnesses, so I never saw her as invincible only frail. On the other hand, as a teenager, I never thought about my dad’s health until he had a heart attack at the age of fifty-five. continue reading

Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Gratefulness, Relationships, Uncertainty in Transitions of Life

What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?

Have you ever bought into someone offering you a new theory or quick fix? They profess that if you believe and follow their plans, you can experience their results. Unfortunately, some of us follow them blindly only to discover their theories or promises are deceptive, unsustainable, and even harmful.

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Cure the Loneliness Epidemic

You can send a message to someone on the other side of the world in seconds via today’s technology. Yet, statistics show America is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness which leads to depression, anxiety, health problems, and destructive behaviors including suicide. No matter how many social media friends, likes, tweets, or followers you have it cannot take the place of…

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