Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;     it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the Lord with the harp;     make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. 3 Sing to him a new song;     play skillfully, and shout for joy. 4 For the word of the Lord is right and true;     he is faithful in all he does. 5 The Lord loves righteousness and justice;     the earth is full of his unfailing love. 6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,     their starry host by the breath of his mouth. 7 He gathers the waters of the sea into jars[a];     he…

There is value in taking time to ponder the beliefs you hold to be true. There is much that we take for granted or never question because it was accepted without questioning. Are there some traditions you adopted that are now out-dated or done "because that's the way we did it when I was young.?" Dare to think out of the box and create your own traditions that are meaningful.

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No one arrives at this moment without having experienced trauma and the effects of others choices. However, to learn from an experience, it is important to accept ownership of parts of what led one to this moment. It is also one's personal choice how to react to the current life situation. It is one's responsibility to make changes that lead to more balance. When we wallow in despair, feeling like a hopeless victim, life is stagnant. There is so much joy, love and bounty available,…

Although penned by David around three thousand years ago, his words are still relevant to us today. "I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;     turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.  Show me the wonders of your great love,     you who save by your right hand     those who take refuge in you from their foes." Psalm 17:6-7  

For each of your intentions, monitor your thoughts and behaviors to be sure they are in alignment!  

“Now then, my children, listen to me;     blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;     do not disregard it. 34 Blessed are those who listen to me,     watching daily at my doors,     waiting at my doorway. 35 For those who find me find life     and receive favor from the Lord. 36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves;     all who hate me love death. ~Proverbs 8:32-36

These past two years, as I have studied various religions, I have recognized a pattern. When people stop reading the Word of God and start relying solely on the words of the religious leaders, the sect quickly takes a sharp turn in a different direction. The outcome is the same, the leaders tend to become egotistical, taking on the role of godly dictator while the members of the sect become disillusioned, apathetic, poor in spirit and often poor in the pocketbook, while the leaders increase…

A good reminder as we begin a new year! If it is your desire to create Heaven on Earth, then it is your responsibility to make the choices leading to your desired outcome. Practicing inner peace, kindness, gratitude, brotherly love, and being a good earth steward will need to be cultivated on a daily basis. Wishing the best for you in 2026!  

Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 20:22 Another one of those ancient reminders to "let go and let God." How many times have you held onto anger, bitterness and thoughts of revenge? Then one day, you were able to let go and feel forgiveness? The anger keeps  us awake at night, affects clarity and tears up the digestive system. Our muscles tighten and the adrenalines go on overload. Sickness is on…