"I have had quite a few years in my journey of faith, and I use that term specifically, because faith is not religion. The more freedom I have found in my life, the closer I am to understanding what faith is meant to look like. I have found that an adverse effect of finding freedom is that it can offend and frighten those who choose to live with the need to control, much like the religious did in ancient days.
Read morePower at Rest
"Over the course of time and my spiritual growth, I have come to associate "life" along with the aspect of motion. Being in motion, not simply busyness or activity but in movement, makes me feel alive. I believe there is an element of "faith in action" in which I AM admonished to back up and activate my beliefs with deeds, not in the works or religious mentality, but with vigor.
Read moreA Strong Stand
"Even if everyone is telling you that something wrong is something right. Even if the whole world is telling you to move, it is your duty to plant yourself like a tree, look them in the eye, and say, 'No, you move'."
Read moreStella the Star
"To panic or prepare; that is the question I ask, as the East Coast and elsewhere braces for the March snow storm, Stella (star). The predictions are forecast first, which suddenly move to warnings, and then potential crisis.
Read moreFierce Faith
"YOUR FORTUNES are being restored"
Read moreSurreal moments
"A dose of reality hit tonight as Logan told me the second semester of his senior year in HS will begin tomorrow. He scraped his last lunch tray with friends who will have a different lunch period than he. I somehow still can't get over the surreal feelings I continue to have......."
Read morePushing beyond the limits.
"Life can take sudden turns as I know so well, and since a specific seasons in time this Fall, the suddenly is turning into the supernatural. I know I have eyes to see what is happening and a soul that absorbs it; for me, I can never ignore the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's my choice."
Read morePossessing the gates.
"So tonight I received my first email from my blog site; having someone reach out to me was...... thrilling. Hearing his story and encouraging my vision really inspires me. It is a great cycle of hope, faith, and trust........ which has been built over time."
Read moreThe journey of love.
"Today I was fortunate enough to take a little time away from work to enjoy two meals out with friends. The culture here is quite different than that in the L.A. area and occasionally, I reflect on what it takes to live in each place, on both coasts.... and wish I could have the best of both worlds......."
Read moreSilent partners.
"The beauty of living a life of active faith for me is that there is always a chance for a fresh start. I have wondered how many times I may need it in my lifetime, but knowing the opportunity always exists is empowering. No matter if I try and fail or take a risk and succeed, the gift growth brings is something I do not want to live without....... I refuse to."
Read moreAdditions.
There have been quite a few things happening in my life in the last number of weeks. At the moment, it is stuff that I can't discuss as freely as I want to. That probably adds to some frustration I feel…
Read moreIn hot pursuit.
The Psalmist David speaks of many emotions and elements in his life, creating expressions spoken from the depths of his soul. I know he had to be fully aware of the "enemies" after him and I find when I am led to read the Psalms, I am being prepared to declare the same kind of victory..........
Whether the enemy is literal or metaphorical, there is always the contrast of despair and hope; faith and fate; praise versus pity. In these last number of months and in my personal life, I am keenly aware of tempestuous times we live in and the feeling of vulnerabilities. It is in these moments that I need to choose what position and posture I will take when I am pursued.............
It may be false guilt, blame, fears or a facade you're living with, but there is always a way of escape..... and it isn't in futile, temporary fixes. Finding excitement and a zest for life can come from an eternal perspective and freaking, fantastic, adventurous faith. It is what many are missing.
My daughter is back from Puerto Rico, having traveled there for the first time with her friend Kelly. It was an opportunity she couldn't pass up. She did say how nice it is to come back to her home, a real BR, and the warm feelings of being here. Berks isn't necessarily the best, but it is far from the worst either..........
She's got some great plans ahead of her for the locality and they will be shared as I am free to. Logan's basically finished up with his junior year, having taken his finals last week. He's started his part time job for a neighbor, doing landscaping work, which has the flexible hours he needs. Keeping in touch with all my kids is a job in itself, but one I put ahead of most everything else...........
I pushed hard and finished up painting my home office over the weekend, and moved back in Sunday night. My body pushes back though, when I go too hard:/ I don't know when to quit anymore. But I want to make this a space I enjoy spending time in, making it my own, as it has never been. It is a very special space to me.
It's really the first room I have tackled in this transition for myself in a few years; it is being transformed into something new and improved....... much like me.
I am the pursuer.