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What Law Does Love Fulfill?
There is a statement in scripture that is so simple we often glide past it without noticing its depth. Scripture states that “love is the fulfillment of the law.” For many, this sounds like a moral reminder — a gentle … Continue reading
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Tagged Cosmos, faith, fulfillment, god, law, love, Physical universe, The fulfillment of the law
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The Joy of Thanksgiving!
Although I’m not drawn to traditions, if I had to select a favorite festive day of unity, it would undoubtedly be Thanksgiving. The joy I experience comes primarily from family and friends coming together and breaking bread. The delicious food … Continue reading
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Tagged family, Friends, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Time of year
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Becoming and Being
Another look at faith, hope, and love. Mara woke before sunrise, the sky still holding its breath. She sat at the edge of her bed, feeling the familiar tug of questions that had followed her for years — Who am … Continue reading
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Tagged becoming-and-being, Being and becoming, faith, hope, love, short-story
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A Narrative of Faith, Hope, and Love
Eliana had always believed that life moved in straight lines — one decision leading to the next, one prayer answered or unanswered, one season replacing another. But the year everything fell apart taught her otherwise. It was the year she … Continue reading
My Camping Nightmare
My first camping experience is etched vividly in my memory, a blend of anxiety and unexpected terror that has lingered for over 20 years. I can still picture myself huddled in the cramped confines of the tent, trembling from the … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Camping, Camping experience, hiking, nature, Nightmare, travel
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What If We All Shone Bright?
A Poem Inspired by Matthew 5:14–16 What if every soul remembered it was born carrying a flame— a quiet glow placed within us, not to hide, but to proclaim. What if we climbed the hill within, lifting our light where … Continue reading
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Let Your Light Shine
Become the light of the world When Jesus said, “You are the light of the world,” in Matthew 5:14-16, He wasn’t only speaking about behavior. He was speaking about being, the inner radiance of consciousness itself. In esoteric understanding, “light” is … Continue reading
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Tagged Consciousness, hill, Light, Light and darkness, Light on a hill, Light under a basket, meditation, spirituality
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What If We Thought This Way?
A Poem Inspired by Philippians 4:8 What if the mind became a garden and every thought a seed we chose? What if truth was the soil we planted in, and nobility the sunlight that helped us grow? What if we paused … Continue reading
Choosing What to Dwell On
There’s a line in Philippians 4:8 that has always felt like both an invitation and a challenge: “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable… think about such things.” It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, compassion, creative-thought, Dwelling on, Empathy, Godly thought, kindness, love, Positive thought, Thought, Thoughts, Thougt processes
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When I Feel Most Productive
I am most productive during the early morning hours and into the afternoon, usually until around three or four o’clock. During this time, my focus and energy levels are at their peak, allowing me to engage deeply with my work. … Continue reading
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