Tag Archives: Blessings
Happiness is Now
There are times when the fondest things people want to make them happy is already right before them, staring them in the face, and they still do not recognize it. A young man, full of hopes and dreams, is very … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Faith
Tagged Being a Father, Blessings, Growing Older
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The Afterglow
A tiny seed grows into a tree, giving men their food, clothing and shelter. That is one of the many miracles that happen in our everyday lives. One tiny particle explodes in one big bang and the entire universe we … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude
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Celebrating Life on the 65th
I have noticed how I hate others for the very things I hate most in myself. Often, I would see the evil or wrongdoings in others but remain blind to my own. I would sometimes allow the anger and bitterness … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Nature, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Gratitude, Jane
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Of Portals and Thresholds
We live at the threshold of a new world. We live in in-between times – between the already and the not yet. We are always just a step away from portal of our fondest hopes and dreams. Man has a … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Eternity, Poetry
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Being like Birds and Wildflowers
There is a lot about the past I am truly grateful for. I have been so blessed I relish going over memories that have joyfully brought me to where and who I am today. But dwelling too much in the … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Photography
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Doing good, joy
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Relishing A Prayer
Our Father: Your Son became one of us and gave us the power to address you as He addressed you: Abba Father. And because He became one of us and made us His own, we join Him in calling out … Continue reading
Shalom!
Shalom! Peace. Thus did the Risen Lord greet his disciples. Huddled in fear and overwhelmed by bitter disappointment. The man who they thought was the messiah has been crucified and lay dead in the tomb. And then just out of … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Mystery, Photography, Presence
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Hope, Peace, Poetry
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Oh What a Beautiful Morning!
It is a beautiful Saturday morning! It is going to be another ordinary day but I am excited. I do not know what the day holds for me but I am open to any and all surprises. I have had … Continue reading
Recognizing the Presence in My Life
I am often amazed how I can choose not to be tied down to where I am or to the situation I am in. In the moments just before sleep, I love to go over the day and remember the … Continue reading
Visits
One of the things I truly loved and appreciated in Ima is her practice of always going out of her way to visit friends and family. I remember during Christmas day, we would always make the rounds of families and … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Family, Friendship, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Gratitude
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