Tree limbs dancing in the chilled breeze on an October morning. The sunshine filters through the foliage, sharing its warmth. Ah, Autumn—how I love it. In September I began searching under horse-chestnut trees for those big, brown, round seeds called conkers. Or, if you’re American, they are called buck-eyes. The first ones I found …
I’m sitting at my desk. Visible from my window are billowing white clouds stacked up against the azure sky. Some of those clouds present the possibility of a rain shower later. A light breeze dances with the trees. I love Autumn. The leaves have yet to start changing colour, but the temperatures are mild, with …
Friday, 24th September 2021 All it takes is a click of the mouse and I’m off task. My heart cries out to be focused, self-disciplined and productive. Yet, when clarity escapes me, rather than face the whiteness of the page, I opt for entertainment. I lie to myself, thinking, “Just five minutes while I …
Thursday, 1st April 2021 Today is the first day of a new month—April. That also means it’s the first day of a new yearly quarter. For me, it’s the first day of a five-day eBook promotion. Beginning today, and going through Monday, 5th April, my book, Angelee’s Dilemma will be free on Amazon. Although the …
In anticipation of the eBook giveaway starting Thursday, and going through Monday, I have decided to share some photos from my research trip in 2017. I based Angelee’s home on The Branch House. For me it was a fabulous serendipity when I realised that one of my best friends owned the house. So, I am …
Palm fronds waving, people spontaneously dropping their clothes on the road, joyously shouting; “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” In that moment of time, the crowds declared Jesus the King of Israel. We celebrate this event on Palm Sunday. A week later, we are once again celebrating victory; Jesus …
By knowing we will make mistakes, we disarm the lie that we have to do our work perfectly. The knowledge that we cannot be perfect takes away our excuses and makes us face fears. A lesson I need to learn: When the universal liar taunts me with ‘you will fail’, I reply ‘So what?! At …
A wonderful friend shared a post on Facebook. The content read: “I’m old school. I believe in having good manners, respecting my elders, and helping others when I can. Are you old school too?” My first thought was to add an “Amen” and maybe share it. But then I hesitated and considered the principles …
February 14th is the Feast Day of St. Valentine. Serving as a priest in Rome, Saint Valentine was arrested for evangelistic activities, supporting persecuted Christians as well as marrying Christian couples, thereby allowing men to avoid conscription into the pagan army. Although he found favor with his jailer, Valentine boldly witnessed to Emperor Claudius Gothicus (Claudius II). …
In my last blog, I made these statements: “Recently, the Holy Spirit has been speaking to me about leadership. My initial reaction is to cringe, and hope I can continue to avoid the idea of stepping into a leadership position. However, as reported in Matthew 25:14–30 and Luke 19:11–27, Jesus teaches us that …