A parable of two pebbles

May 29, 2012 | 6 comments

Many years ago, in a small Chinese village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a local rich man.  The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed

When a loved one passes

May 28, 2012 | 2 comments

“How do you think about an elderly loved one who looks like they’re going to pass on soon?” an inquirer ask me. “You think about them the same way you’ve hopefully always been thinking about them!” I replied. “As living

Choose joy

May 25, 2012 | 3 comments

  I like the below quote I picked up from a friend recently. It reminds us that we can make a choice between sorrow and joy, and that there is great reward in making the higher choice. The reward for

Caring for God’s Creatures – Chat

May 25, 2012 | 3 comments

  Do you love animals?  Do pets play a special role in your life?  Have you ever wondered how to pray for their protection, health and well being? I was the guest speaker for a Live Chat, hosted by jsh-online

Get your I AMs right

May 24, 2012 | 2 comments

  How often do you start a sentence with the two words, “I am…”? And if you do use those common words, “I am…” what type of sentiment usually follows? Is it an upbeat and healing statement such as I