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My intent was to post a beautiful encouraging devotional about joy. I had it all eloquently written. The message was wrapped around symbolism comparing two candy bars, a Mound bar and an Almond Joy bar. The gist… the analogy was the almond being joy in the center of all the gooey and darkness surrounding it.Continue reading “Joy”

There used to be a saying, “what you see, is what you get”, and it was even a song. The sentiment behind the saying and the lyrics is basically, our eyes are not deceiving us because what we experience is real and true. I am sure life-experience has taught you that this is not aContinue reading “Through the Eyes of Eternity”

As I was commuting home from work, I began to think and pray concerning my next article. I was formulating and visualizing the draft in my mind. Then my mind started to wonder. I began to think about my friendships. They are precious to me. I value them on a greater level than I didContinue reading “Frienemies”

Whether it is early morning, midday, or late evening, there are always thoughts toward temple maintenance. The thoughts range from: when will I be able to exercise and fit it in today; maybe I will get a walk in during lunch; I have to make sure I take my medicine; how many carbs was inContinue reading “Temple Maintenance”

Can you stand being blessed? Often times, we either glaze over or forget the fact that Jesus defined blessings in a way that are contrary to personal comfort. It is not that Jesus had no interest in our comfort, but Jesus’ priority was to delight in God’s purpose. This manifested in His obedience. During theContinue reading “Blessings”

Have you ever tried on an outfit in a department store or boutique to find that your hips….? To finish reading, above, go to and click on the Physical tab… then click the Appearance topic and enjoy my latest article on Appearance. ….You are fearfully and wonderfully made, marvelous are God’s works… Enjoy God’s blessingsContinue reading “Appearance”

Picture a Civil Court case. The key players are the plaintiff (the accuser), the defendant (attorney), the judge (ruling authority), the jury (considers ALL evidence objectively), and the public (bystander, onlookers). I don’t envy anyone who has to contend with either one of these jobs or has been on either side of a court case.Continue reading “Order in the Court”

Yesterday, I had a meeting with one of the higher ups and an opportunity for anxiety. The predetermining circumstances for the meeting were unpleasant and I was blindsided. The circumstances were out of my control, but nevertheless, I was ‘all up in the middle’. My desire for the outcome was a peaceful meeting and GodContinue reading “Expect the Expected”

Heavenly Father, we thank you for trials that test our faith. We thank you that you allow them to strengthen us and not harm us. Help us to not grow weary in well doing and understand that if we do not faint we will reap a harvest in due season. Lord as we move throughContinue reading “Prayer of Thanksgiving”

Have you every accessed a relationship to noticed that it was imbalanced? You out-give, you reach out the most, and/or you even forgive the most, etc. Once you noticed this trend, what did you do differently in the relationship? Or did you do anything differently, if not why? The Journey flows… Zephany