Tag: spirituality
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“Just Let Me Cry” ~Violet Burns Crosby
My niece Violet was crying and her mother was trying to help soothe her by asking an assortment of questions and offering possible fixes or alternatives to what she thought/felt would appease her. This beautiful, brilliant obviously frustrated little girl clearly exclaimed amidst the dialogue “mommy just let me cry”. When my brother tells the…
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Fully Present
Living and loving in the moment is challenging. Often times our bodies are present but our hearts and minds are elsewhere. Think of all the missed opportunities to experience God in a fresh and exciting way. We can learn from everything …what to do or what not to do. Living and loving actively present makes…
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Shall We Pray
Back in the day, old time church we prayed until things changed…we did not let up or ease up when it looked better…we prayed until it was better. Somewhere along the way we lost the art of tarrying. We bought into the whole name it and cliam it phenomenon. I get it human effort doesn’t…
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Get Away
Before life and love underwent this season of inactivity I was always on the go. It seemed I lived to find someplace to go. One I use to hate the city in which I live and two I loved the freedom of being who I am without the scrutiny, skepticism, and scholarly advice of how…
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Trust Gifts Me
Some where along the way I heard the day before you take a test you should relax, all the effort and time put into preparation before will payoff, no such thing as cramming. So I take this day to reflect not on the things I’ve learned, or experienced in regards to this last season. I…
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Contridiction
According to 1 Cor. 13 we bring the contradictions of our humanity before you, our improper handling of the anointing and gift you put within us. You are God… all knowing, independent of all other factors, and all powerful… the author and finisher of our faith. You are love…it’s origination, representation, and authentication. Our faith is rooted and…
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Goodbye
Some years ago my mother decided we would no longer say goodbye to each other when we leave the house or hang- up the phone…because goodbye was to final and it meant the relationship/connection was over. My siblings adhered to the change easily, I on the other hand often times fell back into the traditional salutation. It…
