Love has the power to break all chains!
Shackled to a 4x4 beam. Shoulders ached. 12 hours earlier, The Pharisees had returned a verdict of guilty. Guilty of not following doctrine. For daring to question ritualistic antiquited practices. Immediately, they strapped the timber behind my neck and across my shoulders sent me off into the desert. Feet raw, and head throbbing, I approached what … Continue reading Fear No Evil by Raymond Roy. #writephoto
I was 15 years old, visiting my Dad in Edmonton Alberta during my high school Spring break in Washington State. Strangely He and I went on a shopping spree. Blue plaid suit, deep blue shirt and a white tie. The next day we got up early. Dad standing in front of me shirtless freshly shaven, … Continue reading “Day in Court”
True personal growth comes when you choose to honestly communicate and understand those you have conflict with even if it means living in tension and being accountable for each of your own actions. This is when discrimination and self serving categorization of others ends. If you are of Christian persuasion, please remember, Christ did not come … Continue reading Living In Tension
There is a saying that when you hold onto anger, it's like drinking poison while expecting the other person to die. Last year at this time we were part of the loving vibrant church. It was a large part of who we were as a family and we miss it dearly. I won't go into … Continue reading The Sin Of Anger
"Forgive others and you will be forgiven" ,"Forgive and forget". In Luke 23:34 Jesus said "Father forgive them for they know not what they do". All familiar phrases. We love to provide this advice to others. Others that we might not have any idea what they have experienced. Then, as he only can, C.S. Lewis … Continue reading Forgiveness
Recently I came across a few forums supporting the argument of not taking up the offenses of others i.e. ....fight your own battles. Additionally, 1Thessalonians 4:11 states:“Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Take care of your own business, and do your own work as we have already told you". In other words mind … Continue reading Ethical Line
Contemplating my next post which are typically comprised of those who have shaped my outlook on life, none have yet to be my junior. Pastor David O'Toole is the exception. I can only tell my story and will not give mention to those of a contrary opinion as this is not a pity party but rather a tribute to a good … Continue reading Pastor David:A Tribute
As I sit in the quiet of the morning drinking tea, looking out at the snow, I am humbled and simply amazed of the many blessings I have been given. Yes, given. I used this term not as one of entitlement but as one of appreciation. The universe has seen fit to be kind enough … Continue reading Stardust
Three simple words , without knowing the context, have endless implications/applications. A simple accidental bump into someone, if you interrupt someone, a common courtesy, These type of apologies are typically immediate. The phrase is a polite gesture allowing us to coexist in a somewhat civil society. Making amends can also vary culturally. For example, in … Continue reading I am sorry
Growing up with an older brother in the 70s meant I came to experience a phenomenon called, "The Clench". It was the privilege of being cornered and subjected to a series machine gun punches in the stomach while he yelled,"Muhammad Ali, Frasier", "In The Clench"... For dessert a few breadbasket and head shots...I could not … Continue reading “In The Clench”
