Hate that creates distance between us Must be challenged by all each day. Name-calling and fear mongering Is never the correct or moral way. There cannot be anything so precious to possess, Not power, love, money, or even fame, That we are willing to hurt others by Calling them by an awful, racist and sexist... Continue Reading →
I was still stunned from being told two days before that I had colon cancer! How could that be even possible? Life as I knew it ceased with that one diagnosis, and I knew that from now on, there would be "Regina before cancer" and "Regina after cancer." Two very different people destined to live... Continue Reading →
As a lover of all things chocolate, today's visit to the Valor Chocolate Factory in Villajoyosa, Spain was the highlight of a trip that ends tomorrow. To learn so much about this God-given gift of pure sweetness and joy made my day. Â As we walked through the factory where bonbons in the thousands and other... Continue Reading →
Douglas and I are in lovely Alicante, Spain, and after we awakened this morning, the first thing seen was the Mediterranean Sea. My heart did a happy dance. We arrived last night at nearly midnight, having gotten lost leaving the Alicante Airport in our rental car. We could not fathom how we got lost, but... Continue Reading →
As we left church on Sunday, Douglas and I knew that we would not be back at church until October 28, as we are leaving for Spain on Saturday. So, I was quite surprised when the associate pastor advised me that she was looking forward to my sermon for First Wednesday, a regular weekly feature... Continue Reading →
Written yesterday by Regina for the 100 Word Wednesday Challenge from Bikurgurl on the Humble Word Nerd. I thought the dog lovers among our followers might like it.
I received the invitation for my youngest grandson's birthday party for this Sunday. I believe Jadon will be ten years old, but with 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, I simply cannot remember when some of them were born. I sent his mother a text to see what he likes, so that I can buy him... Continue Reading →
Troubles are as sure to come as morning follows night. In the psalm today, Psalm 62, King David reminds his soul and his people to wait patiently for God in the midst of the betrayal of his son, Absalom, who had seized his father's throne and had David running for his life. This is a... Continue Reading →
Written by Regina for the Humble Word Nerd for the Stream of Consciousness Saturday.
When someone tells me not to take something personal that is written or said about me, I know that I should do the opposite. Friends and colleagues try to save our feelings by insisting that we not consider negative words regarding our efforts, demeanor, or intelligence as a direct attack against us. But, I have... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 