The ability to dream bigger, rise higher, advance further, break down more barriers, become more in your own right with each successive generation -- that's what the push forward and the firm standing is for. Today's fight is never for today; today is already done. The fight is for tomorrow - for our children, andContinue reading "Right behind you…"
Expect. Expectant. Expectation.
The first couple of years on my walk I was put through a rigorous program that resulted in me letting go of my expectations of people. I started dealing with people in the moment we were in. I didn't tie them to my future even though some past event lead to a present moment. IContinue reading "Expect. Expectant. Expectation."
Jesus is King, but He supports government
All of you must yield to the government rulers. No one rules unless God has given him the power to rule, and no one rules now without that power from God. So those who are against the government are really against what God has commanded. And they will bring punishment on themselves. Those who doContinue reading "Jesus is King, but He supports government"
Ethel: A Special Treat on HBO
I was so moved by the historical, social, political, and familial contexts of this documentary, I don't really have my own words to describe it. I took notes throughout the documentary, so I will simply share my notes/quotes here. At the bottom of the post, I shared the link to Ethel's HBO page. But, all in all what stood out mostContinue reading "Ethel: A Special Treat on HBO"
The Joy of Volunteering
volunteer: a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking; a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. There's something about giving of yourself with no expectation of recompense. Just freely offering yourself with the understanding that your offering is an act of service that will multiply to bless those on the receiving end in ways you cannot fathom. Hurricane Sandy has decimated the East Coast. There are parts of NewContinue reading "The Joy of Volunteering"
Summary of Lessons Learned in October 2012
by LaShawnda Jones (unless otherwise noted) Click on a lesson to link to its corresponding blog post. Lesson 1: Marriage is all about the partnership of two individuals who have chosen to become one. A partnership between a man, who is created to work and a woman, who is created to help. The partnership works bestContinue reading "Summary of Lessons Learned in October 2012"
BOOK REVIEW: Promise: Inspirational Fantasies by Jeannette Drake
This review is from Amazon: Promise: Inspirational Fantasies (Kindle Edition) Promise: Inspirational Fantasies is more inspirational conversation than fantasy. Much of the book is a transcript of an ongoing conversation between the author (Me) and God. The rest of the book is descriptive prose about encounters where Ms. Drake sees or hears God in other people, wildlifeContinue reading "BOOK REVIEW: Promise: Inspirational Fantasies by Jeannette Drake"
Pride Fail
Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. ~ John 15:20 I would like to humbly say that I am a humble person, but chances are that statement would haveContinue reading "Pride Fail"
New York or Bust
Earlier this year I thought it was time for me to leave New York City. However, over the summer, I realized my time in the City isn't quite over. I remember when this city had me on my knees. Shortly after arriving here, I thought a premature return to the Midwest was imminent and wouldContinue reading "New York or Bust"
A Taste of Partnership
The former head of my department at work implemented what he called the "two-partner" approach to problem solving. He encouraged his managers to call on each other to talk through difficult or complex issues. He assured them that the process of talking through the problem would yield perspectives and solutions that the solo person neverContinue reading "A Taste of Partnership"
Harvest Life 