Dream. Try. Do Good."-George Feeney After this, Topanga asked him, "don't you mean do well?" "No, I mean do good," he replied. This is our role in the world: to do good. Scripture puts it this way: Live justly. Love mercy. Walk Humbly with God.Micah 6:8 This year of 2020 has been a rough one. … Continue reading Dear Children, do better.
Category: Agape
Where was Love?
The title of the article captured me: The Opposite of Addiction is Connection... What an interesting thought. I haven't had time to read the article, but I intend to. Especially now, following the events of Sunday night. Just as hate cannot coexist with love. And after an event like this, we can't help but wonder, where was … Continue reading Where was Love?
Hope in a Hopeless World
...honestly, I can't imagine being hope in a hopeless world without the Source of Hope. It just wouldn't be possible.
Be Loved
Be Loved Tonight, we had an event at my church, and I went to help out, to serve. But, I didn't really expect to get anything, I didn't really expect God to meet me there, but He did. One of the guests spoke out: "Someone in here is feeling unloveable, and God thinks that's laughable." … Continue reading Be Loved
What does it mean? – Part 2
It's a late night...the night before 2 12-hour days in a row... so, I'm going to keep this one short & sweet. In Day 4's post What does it mean? I shared what Agapetos means, and shared where it's root is. Now, I'll tell you about it's root: Agape In English, we only have one word: LOVE... … Continue reading What does it mean? – Part 2
Day 4: What does it mean?
Agapetos... This is one of my Bibles. This certain Bible has "Love is Louder" scrawled on it's cover. I wrote that after several years of wear. This particular Bible has been with me since the end of my senior year in High School. My best friend & I exchanged new bibles at the time to … Continue reading Day 4: What does it mean?
beLoved – New
So, I'm doing this 31 Day Writing Challenge on the theme of Beloved. And, it's Friday, so that means it's time for a Five Minute Friday post. This week's Five Minute Friday prompt ties in with something I already wanted to touch on: NEW Ready? GO: Fall TV reminds me it's time for a fresh start. … Continue reading beLoved – New
31 Days of – AGAPETOS – the Beloved
It's October! That means my favorite time of year is upon us! I love fall, shorter days, longer nights; colder weather; comfy clothes; football; and holidays! This October, it is my goal to write a post every day. It's part of the 31 Day blog challenge, over at write31days.com. This challenge couldn't have come at a … Continue reading 31 Days of – AGAPETOS – the Beloved
Agapetos
It all began 4 years and 99 posts ago. I knew I had words burning inside, and a picture crafted by a college friend (this picture became my icon). The symbol of my dream. And, now, I have reached my 100th post. So, I go back to the beginning & take a turn in a … Continue reading Agapetos
Turning Point
Panic...I feel it welling up inside. My heart pounds. My breathing gets shallow. The walls close in & I feel unsteady on my feet.This is an unfortunate time & place to experience a panic attack: in the middle of Barns & Noble...After class, I went everywhere but home in order to avoid these feelings...But, the … Continue reading Turning Point