Raindrops on Roses and Other Favorite Things

Spiritual gifts are still looked upon by far too many in the world with some reservation, more so in Western civilization. Such is the case in my family. Raised Catholic, my parents believed in the Augustinian theory of cessation of the gifts after the days of Jesus and his apostles shortly after... Sign in to see full entry.

People tease me frequently because they consider me a Jesus freak. Not that I force my belief system on them, or judge them for having another view point, but I do feel like they’re missing out on a lot by not getting to know the guy. Jesus was, and still is one really cool dude. Jesus didn’t hang... Sign in to see full entry.

Fri 8/13/2004 8:19 PM Pain is Pain, No Matter It's Face Pain is Pain, No Matter Its Face Pain and suffering have become a reality no one escapes, as sad result of living in a fallen world. We all experience it in many forms. It manifests differently for each person. Many try to compare pain and list... Sign in to see full entry.

WE’RE ALL BROKEN AND IT’S OK – GOD LOVES US ANYWAY Recently, I took a trip to Maine to visit my mother. I’ve always been very close to her, but our relationship has been strained since I joined a fundamentalist church and started working on inner healing. This has involved pastoral counseling, which... Sign in to see full entry.