I just love when modern science supports what Ernest Holmes declared nearly 100 years ago. Recently, I discovered an appreciation for podcasts. While hopping from one inspiring podcast to the next, I found Dr. Sasha Heinz, a positive psychologist and life coach. I think, if Ernest was living today, he might also be considered a…
Something wonderful is happening in my life. My adopted felines have started to trust me. This is a gradual process filled with ups and downs. My babies are Buzz and Smokey. They had only been with me for a week when Buzz had his horrifying accident. I was getting ready for our pledge party with…
I love finding inspiration in unlikely places! The children’s classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has a great deal. Much of the inspiration emerges through humorous dialogue. One of those places is in Alice’s first conversation with the Cheshire Cat. Alice begins by asking the Cheshire cat which way she ought to go from where she…
This week, as I have been planning a Sunday message based on Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and particularly asking myself what are the profound truths, universal themes, in the Mock Turtle’s story. The Mock Turtle begins his story by declaring that he used to be a real turtle; now he is just a mock turtle.…
You may have heard. I have two adorable kittens. Although they are still getting used to my place and learning to trust me, they excel at playing! If they are not eating, or sleeping, they are playing. They play well with each other. Although sometimes they seem to get a little rough. I am amused!…
Recently, I watched Brene Brown’s Call to Courage on Netfix. This one-hour talk was funny, insightful and inspiring in true Brene fashion. I absolutely recommend watching it. One of my greatest take-aways was this: “When faced with uncertainty, we are hardwired to make up a story.” But, it is up to us what that story…
Earlier this week, we were shocked to hear that Alex Mercado, Rev. Pattie and Fred’s son, had been in a serious bicycle accident. He was hit by a car while biking home at night. Rev. Pattie sent an email to our prayer ministry immediately asking for prayer support. She said what had happened. Then she…
Let me start by telling the truth. I rarely spend time pouring over the wisdom of ancient or modern philosophers. I found this intriguing quotation in Terry Patten’s book, The New Republic of the Heart. Frederich Nietzsche, who died in 1900, captured many profound ideas in his writing. among them: “Let the young soul survey…
Recently, I came across this quote by Ernest Holmes, “All the Power of the Universe is with you. Feel it, know it, and then act as though it were true.” Sometimes it’s tough to “Feel it, know it and then act as though it were true,” when we are in the middle of crisis or…