Before you enter the Belize Friends’ Center (BFC) in the South Side of Belize City, Belize, every visitor is greeted by these words “Bridging the Gap Between Today and Possibilities”. Currently, the South Side is so different from when I grew up there. It is now known for gangs and families with young women, who … Continue reading An Overture of Divine Mercy
As the month of August ends, I am almost always impressed by its beauty. The leaves on the squash plants become a most striking sage and some almost seem like grey. Colors of orange, yellow, purple, white, green, and red, hang off branches and stems. I contend that the stores advertising Christmas in July and … Continue reading Matters Under Heaven
Just to left of me, the sun began to rise on what was predicted to be a warm day in Colorado. I began my early morning chores of cutting the herbs I’ll be drying this year, pulling seeds from the plants that so willingly give them, watering, then weeding specific areas of the back yard. At … Continue reading Harvesting Living Fields of Faith
The long days of this summer seem to be rolling together so quickly. Sunday comes, and before I know it, it’s Saturday once again. During this time, there’s so much I try to accomplish. I have gotten a considerable number of tasks done this week, but yet, I am in far reach of what I … Continue reading Pure Joys of Time
I admire bold people, I really do. My daughter is a bold person. She speaks her mind, has no fear, and goes after what she wants. In some instances, these are characteristics I hold. Although in speaking my mind, I’m a bit daintier than she is 🙂 Last Saturday evening, I checked my mobile phones … Continue reading Holy Boldness
Rarely am I lost for words when I begin the journey of writing this blog. My heart is often filled with many soul stories demanding to be expressed. But this morning I’ve found my attempt to be somewhat contrived, and likewise stiff and challenging. Nonetheless, the stories are still there begging to be revealed. I … Continue reading Significant Servant
A great sense of uneasiness covers me as I begin this note to you this week. In fact, in the middle of a work task, I decided to start. I feel this expression will not be completed in one push, but instead several, in my attempt to get it posted on time for June 3rd, … Continue reading Uneasiness and Grace
Ingredients: 1 cup 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 3 1/2 cups John 3:16 6 each Proverbs 10:12 3 cups Romans 12:9 1 Tbsp 1 Ephesians 4:2-3 2 cups 1 John 4: 18-19 1 cup 1 Peter 4:8 1 Tbsp Mark 10:9 2 cups Romans 13:8 1 cup Ephesians 4:32 Season to taste with Song of Solomon 8:7 Mix … Continue reading Scripture Love Cake
Strong legs are tired and aching legs, strong arms hold similar adverbial traits. At the time of this creation my constant work outside of my daily grind require so much of me. Mending entails special consistent treatments, both inside and outside of the home. The pattern is never ending. Yet, if it wasn’t for mending, … Continue reading Interpretations
Well it appears I may have at least another six months of school. Getting through chapter two of my dissertation was no joke. And, chapter three is now on the plate, not the chopping block, as it has been for the last four weeks. I write this, and I wait for feedback. As I’ve shared … Continue reading Life’s Imperfections