It never ceases to amaze me how easily negative thoughts invade my mind. Some of them self-induced, some of them incited by others. My daily mental chatter is interrupted sometimes by…
Author: Connie Perez
Bumps in the Road
How many times have I questioned those bumps in my road oh Lord? How many times have I whined and complained? How many times? But how would my faith endure, how soon would it fade away…wihout those bumps…without a cross?…
Guest Post: On Faith, Friends and Laundry
A guest post by my good friend Barbie Rodriguez–
Change I Can Count On
Stress — that merciless six-letter word in everyone’s vocabulary, no doubt. Some experts think that chronic stress — emotional rather than physical — the type experienced day in, day out, can cause 50% of all disease, and that it contributes to the…
Light it Up!
They light it up for communist China, for Sinatra’s birthday, and for the introduction of blue M&Ms, but they refuse to sport on this landmark the colors of a saintly Nobel Prize winner? Really?…
Confessions of an Addict
An exhausting job, being a Christian is. I sound like Yoda, I know. But seriously, believe me when I tell you I couldn’t mean it more. I love being Christian, feeling Christian, and I wear my faith on my sleeve, but…
Spring Cleaning for the Soul
A good friend sent me the narrative below for posting. Makes one kinda want to take stock of who’s who in one’s life. Spring cleaning for the soul anyone?…
Travel for the Soul – To infinity and beyond!
We had been listening to Launch Control for a while when finally we started counting down anxiously along with it, “…4, 3, 2, 1, lift-off!” A gazillion eyes on it now, the shuttle slowly and silently lifts into the sky leaving…
Holy stamps! It’s confirmed!
Following up on my Stamp Out Bigotry entry on March 5th, I am glad to report that the Mother Teresa stamp is coming! It will be dedicated September 5th. To read more…
Today’s Scenic Route – Weeding Wisely
Weeds — I hate the ones that persistently sneak out of the brick pavers in our back deck at home. As soon as I spot them I know what awaits me. And on those glorious days…