christianity
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Living in Southeast Georgia has made me notice how much local customs shape a place. Some traditions feel deeply tied to the water, the weather, and the rhythm of the year. Others are rooted in church life and community memory. A couple of weeks ago, one of the best-known spring traditions here happened again: the…
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Rambling on about confidence, the God factor, and overcoming weakness… Many see a confident person as someone who stands tall, speaks with assurance, and meets challenges with unwavering resolve. Yet, what lies beneath this outward composure is a remarkable inner world, a tapestry woven with both strength and vulnerability, fierceness and humility. True confidence is…
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Rambling on about Faith, Family, Guidance, and Gratitude When I pause to reflect on the many blessings or gifts in my life, one stands above all the rest… it is my faith. More than any possession or achievement, faith is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. It shapes how I see the world, guides my…
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There’s a quiet comfort in Sunday rituals, even when the weather keeps me indoors. I find myself reflecting on how quickly time passes and how each week brings its own little surprises, from holidays to hidden moments of beauty on an otherwise ordinary morning. Sometimes it’s in these gray, blustery hours that inspiration strikes, and…
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Rambling about My Personal Overwhelm and the Search for Comfort and Control… Holy Mother of Moses… Life feels like a whirlwind lately, much like Dorothy’s journey through Oz. There are moments when the world seems so bewildering, so packed with unfamiliar faces and experiences, that it’s easy to feel lost. It can be quite wicked…
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Rambling on about Prayer, Faith, and The World outside my gates… This morning, I have sat with God in prayer and thought. I have listened to Dr. Charles Stanley and read in my devotionals. I feel a deep longing to know, to feel, to grow stronger in my walk with Jesus. My faith has always…
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Rambling on about the Duality of Wealth in Human Life… The idea of having “money to give away” suggests generosity and the power to do good. The age-old saying, “Money is the root of all evil,” has sparked debate for centuries. The commonly cited phrase is a misquotation of a biblical verse. The original text,…
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The Noise in My Head and the Anxiety in My Heart… The day-to-day life I expected at the age I am now is certainly not what I supposed it to be. I never imagined the insanity and chaos of fascism, the loss of rights, the loss of decency, the hate and racism that seems to…
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Rambling on about Divine Connection and Human Effort… There are moments in life when a single phrase, encountered in passing, unfurls itself and settles into the quiet corners of the heart. “God is in control, but he does not expect you to lean on a shovel and pray for a hole.” It is a quote…
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