Sunday Sessions: Gossip, Energy, and the Role of Forgiveness

Over the last few weeks, we’ve explored tools for grounding, protecting your energy, and deepening your connection to God in everyday life. Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches so many of us: how to maintain your peace and spiritual flow in environments filled with gossip and negativity. Whether it’s at work, with friends,ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sessions: Gossip, Energy, and the Role of Forgiveness”

Creating a Shield: Spiritual Protection Tools

In our last post for this series on building our spiritual foundations, we discussed the importance of grounding. In this post, we’re exploring protecting that grounded, connected state. Together, grounding and protection form a dynamic duo, helping us stay rooted in the present while shielding ourselves from the negativity that can disrupt our peace. TodayContinueContinue reading “Creating a Shield: Spiritual Protection Tools”

The Dangers of Religion and the Beauty of Faith: A Cautionary Tale

Religion, at its best, is a framework through which we seek to understand God and grow closer to Him. Yet, when misunderstood or misused, religion can distort the very truths it aims to reveal. As Jesus Himself warned in Matthew 23:13: Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut theContinueContinue reading “The Dangers of Religion and the Beauty of Faith: A Cautionary Tale”

Grounding Practices for Everyday Life: Rooting Yourself in God’s Creation

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to lose our sense of connection—to ourselves, to others, and even to God. Grounding is a spiritual and practical tool that helps us find stability, presence, and peace amid life’s chaos. It’s not just about feeling calmer; it’s about reestablishing our place in God’s creation, aligning with His design,ContinueContinue reading “Grounding Practices for Everyday Life: Rooting Yourself in God’s Creation”

More Than a Tombstone: Legacy in the Present Tense

When we think of legacy, we often picture it as something monumental—a grand achievement, a lasting impact that outlives us. For many, it’s tied to the end of life, to what remains after we’re gone. But I’ve come to understand that legacy is much more fluid. It’s not just what we leave behind when weContinueContinue reading “More Than a Tombstone: Legacy in the Present Tense”

Choosing Grace: Lessons in Faith, Emotions, and Justice

Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, moments of clarity, and times of confusion. For many, these seasons of uncertainty can stir emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration, leaving us feeling unsteady and questioning our path. This message is especially for those struggling with their own direction, weighed down by the unsolicited adviceContinueContinue reading “Choosing Grace: Lessons in Faith, Emotions, and Justice”

Bring Home Here: Soothing the Ache of Uneasiness

This morning, I shared with you that I awoke to find myself in a space of deep unease, grappling with anxiety and fear. It was as though I had lost the thread of joy and peace that had been so palpable in recent weeks. As I sat with those feelings, I realized that the acheContinueContinue reading “Bring Home Here: Soothing the Ache of Uneasiness”

The Year of the 9: Embracing Change and the Practice of Letting Go

As we move into 2025, a universal “9” year in numerology, the energy of endings and beginnings will shape our lives in profound ways. Spiritually, the number 9 signifies the completion of cycles, the wisdom gained from experience, and the courage to release what no longer serves us. This year, more than ever, we’ll findContinueContinue reading “The Year of the 9: Embracing Change and the Practice of Letting Go”

Rising and Ascending: Shifting Perspectives for the Coming Year

The higher we rise in our perspective, the clearer we see—not just our own path, but the connections that guide and shape us. (An inspired thought from morning meditation) This morning, I reflected on the importance of self-awareness and growth as we step into a new year. Now, I’d like to build on that idea,ContinueContinue reading “Rising and Ascending: Shifting Perspectives for the Coming Year”

When the Sting Comes: Wisdom and Love for 2025

When I was a kid, my father was a beekeeper. Stings were inevitable—especially for a curious, stubborn, fearless kid like me. I suppose God knew my dad would need a little extra wisdom, so He blessed him with plenty of good, old-fashioned common sense. And when it came to bee stings, my dad’s solution wasContinueContinue reading “When the Sting Comes: Wisdom and Love for 2025”