“As to all opinions which do not strike at the root of Christianity, we think and let think.” ~ John Wesley What is at the root of your faith? For John Wesley, it was Christianity. He put great emphasis on his faith in Christianity and what scholars would deem the quadrilateral. The quadrilateral comprises four… Read More »
PunkinFutz Love
“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me … Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” ~ Shel Silverstein What is PunkinFutz Love? Well, it’s a company founded by an extraordinary person who gave up her… Read More »
The Happy Way
“There is only one happiness in life to love and be loved.” ~ George Sand Life offers us two pathways: The Happy Way or The Scoffers Way. God created humans with free will, so we have the liberty to choose our path, despite our present circumstances. Both ways require a certain attitude, faith, and commitment.… Read More »
From Why To What Is
“You see things, and you say, Why? But I dream things that never were and say, Why not.” ~ George Bernard Shaw It’s natural to ask why? Children often ask why. It’s one thing to ask why to understand something better, but it changes everything when we personalize it and start asking why me? As… Read More »
When and Where Did You Grow Up?
“Part of growing up is realizing you learn to love so many people. It’s about forming those relationships and finding what will last forever.” ~ Dylan O’Brien Where did you grow up is a common question asked in social settings and during introductions. A better question to ask is, when did you grow up? Even… Read More »
You’re On Mute
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ~ Winston Churchill The number one quote for 2020 was “You’re On Mute.” Virtual platforms became the norm for business and social life around the globe. Anyone who spent any time attending virtual meetings… Read More »
How to Change the World
“Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ.” ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer When you stop and look at the world today, you can quickly become hopeless. How to change the world seem like an impossible task, with no satisfactory answers. Evil is everywhere you look; it’s like we live in the land of the lost. If… Read More »
Exercise The Soul
Your being is made up of your body, soul, and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Your soul is made up of your mind, emotions, and will. Your mind is not your brain; your brain is simply the vehicle the mind uses to function, similar to how you use your vehicle to go from point A to… Read More »
Jealousy Rears Its Ugly Head
“Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening.” ~ Maya Angelou In the 15th chapter of Genesis, we see how ugly jealousy really is. Sarai despises Hagar for giving birth to Ishmael because she could… Read More »
Eternal GPS
“Much like a GPS, love re-calibrates itself if you’ve made a wrong turn.” ~ Marianne Williamson God’s eternal purpose is the ultimate GPS destination. When we stand at the turning point, sometimes we turn the wrong way in life and… Read More »
