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Spiritual Growth: God’s Love for Us

 

I have mentioned Max Lucado several times in other postings.  I continue to say that he is my favourite spiritual author and is a daily companion for me through his writings.  This morning I was carrying my meditation books out to the screened room where I spend my morning quiet time.  Max Lucado’s book Grace For The Moment fell to the floor and opened at the page for November 30 which carried this topic: “Ponder the Love of God”. 

It seemed like a good thing to ponder in my quiet time.  To help you set the scene in . . . → Read More: Spiritual Growth: God’s Love for Us

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Shared Wisdom: Women’s Wisdom

Here are some more pearls of wisdom from women.  They work really well for men too!

“My Declaration of Self Esteem

I am me.  In all the world there is no one else exactly like me.  There are persons who have some parts like me, but no one adds up exactly like me.  Therefore everything that comes out of me is authentically mine because I alone chose it.”    (Virginia Satir)

“I have come to believe in the ‘Sacrament of the Moment’, which presupposes trust in the ultimate goodness of my creator.”     (Ruth Casey)

“When I am all hassled about something, . . . → Read More: Shared Wisdom: Women’s Wisdom

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Dolphins: Discovery Cove

My third up-close encounter with dolphins took place at Discovery Cove in Orlando in early September of 2003.  Richard and I had just installed our daughter in college in St. Augustine and were spending a few days together in Orlando before heading back to Italy.

The previous ten days had been hectic.  We had touched down in Orlando and gone straight to Disney.  We had always promised Melissa a visit to Magic Kingdom, so did it really matter that she was eighteen years old?  After three days of “doing the parks” we headed up to Jacksonville where we stayed with . . . → Read More: Dolphins: Discovery Cove