In my entire life, I have longed for nothing but acceptance. During my childhood, I longed for acceptance by my peers in school. And now as an adult, I am seeking acceptance from my workplace colleagues. Over the years, I have also struggled with addiction to various vices. Starting at a very young age, and …
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In this week’s post, let’s take a look at Biblical Christianity vs Cultural Christianity and perhaps some reflection on our daily lives. But First… For the first time in thirty-six weeks, I decided to take a break from my writing routine last week. Instead, my family and I embarked on an exciting adventure to West …
Born and raise in West Virginia, my roots are in the mountains. These cabins remind me of my home. Driving along the country roads of West Virginia, the scenes I have shared below are very likely to be seen. I hope you find some enjoyment in my Country Cabin Art series. ;
WOW! Where has 2022 gone off too? It literally feels like yesterday we were watching the crystal ball in New York City drop to ring in 2022. Our Pastor last Sunday mentioned during his message how slowly time goes by when we are children. But then we reach our senior year in high school and …
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September 22nd was the best day so far in 2022. At precisely 9:04 PM EDT, the earth’s equinox was experienced by everyone simultaneously worldwide marking the start of the autumn season in the northern hemisphere. As the days become shorter, the leaves will soon start to turn from green to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. …
Football season is here which means Autumn is also rapidly approaching. Does the changing of the seasons have you feeling gloomy?
Did you know that speaking up about depression can save a life? Battling in silence is one of the many reasons why those suffering from depression choose to end their pain with suicide.
In Proverbs 17:14 (HCSB), King Solomon wrote, “To start a conflict is to release a flood;stop the dispute before it breaks out.” These words contain so much truth today. And in our social media-driven society, I wish more people would follow this simple guidance from King Solomon. Did you know that kindness is contagious? As …
As we rapidly approach the holiday season and the impending degradation that this time of year will bring to my mental health, I need to focus on the positives. Over the past several weeks, my job has severely strained my mental stability. But with those weeks now behind me, I am trying to stay positive …
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Did you know that being a follower of Jesus is not easy? Last week was the worst one I have had since openly coming out about my depression. While everything was falling down around me, a sense of emptiness like I had not felt before enveloped me. And unless you have had the experience, a …