Friday, April 4, 2025
At this stage of my life, I believe one should strive to be happy every day, especially on Fridays. I titled my blog Lessons Learned from Living to focus on what I learned. Every day, I strive to learn something new. One of my best lessons is that every day is a blessing. Even when we have... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, March 31, 2025
The Power of Speaking Your thoughts into Existence.
Earlier this month, I wrote about my love for Music. The Seasoned Saints Choir was asked to sing this past Sunday. We practiced last Saturday and sang on Sunday. It is crazy how life works out sometimes. The seasoned saints choir is comprised of our church's senior citizens, but everyone is welcome... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Purpose the Key to A Truly Fulfilling Life
How long does it take to realize your purpose in life? This is an often overlooked question. My interpretation of the word "purpose" is what I was put on earth to accomplish. To quote a song that I love, " I know what I am here for." Life is simple, yet we often complicate it. Often, we confuse... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Faith Can Get Us Through Any Situation
Today, we had a preacher from the millennial generation at church. The thing about life is that when you are older, you don't identify that well with the younger generation. Our preconceived expectations and our feeling that they don't have much experience in life. They don't often understand older... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Once Upon A Time Music Was My Life.
It is so interesting how your goals change. Most of my youth and mid-thirties were devoted to pursuing music, and I make no apologies for that part of my life. Every year I watch American Idol, I am amazed by the influence that music has on so many people's lives. My father was a gospel singer. He... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself
This year and last year, many of our fellow neighbors have been hit by fire, tornados, hurricanes, health Issues, and, last but not least, job loss. Whenever tragedy strikes all at the same time. We often become numb to the plight of others. Overcome as to whom or what you can do to help. So we do... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, March 17, 2025
The Deadliest Weapon Known To Man
There is a weapon that everyone who can speak owns. It can be dangerous when not handled with care. Many of us do not understand how powerful this tool really is. This is why our initial home upbringing is so necessary. It is influenced by how well or how badly our parents trained us. And by those... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Happy Friday
It is so good to see another Friday. When you work at a job, you first thought on Monday's, "I can't wait until Friday." Most workers are just trying to make it to the weekend. It is a universal cry to get to the weekend to sleep in and regain control of your time; simply do as you please. Every day... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Spring Time Joy
After spending a cold winter inside, I look forward to spring. The flowers start to come to life, and nature influences our lives. It affects our mood and attitude. Here is the origin of the word spring: The word "spring" for the season has roots in Old English, tracing back to the word "springan"... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Another Doctor Who Understands the Power of Giving.
I am not sure why I keep finding great stories about Physicians. You go where the spirit leads you. Today, a Baltimore Doctor was featured on the CBS Sunday Morning show. The Bible says to seek, and you shall find. Here is yet another example of the power of giving. Dr Michael Zollicoffer, a... Sign in to see full entry.