The Freedom of Forgiveness.
“I’ll never forgive you.” Said in the heat of the moment it can feel like you really mean it. You’ve been hurt. The pain is unbearable. You will never forget and you will never forgive. End of story....
View ArticleGuilty.
“A guilty conscience needs no accuser.” Proverb Nobody is perfect. Everyone messes up. So why is it so hard to forgive ourselves sometimes? Guilt can be positive if it acts as a catalyst for change....
View ArticleDear Dad…
Dear Dad I rarely think of you. You see once I’d forgiven you there was nothing left to think about. Occasionally though your presence from the past surfaces. And when it does I wish I could look you...
View ArticleMy Wish for You.
Christmas can be such a wonderful occasion of sharing and caring. Of excitement and expectation. For me it’s also a time of reflection and prayer. Of gratitude and thanks for the family and friends...
View ArticleWhy did you leave?
People leave relationships for all sorts of reasons and if you’re the one left behind you want an explanation. Usually there’s some discussion and even if it changes nothing or you don’t believe them,...
View ArticleYou make my world complete.
Is your life complete? Or do you feel like something or someone is missing? The perception that somehow your world would be complete if only you had a different job, home or partner can leave you...
View ArticleSearching for love.
Many of us spend our lives searching. You can be dissatisfied with what you have and you covet the things you think life owes you. But you may be misguided. Especially if you are searching for love....
View ArticleTotally self-indulgent.
Forgive me. This is a totally self-indulgent post. If you’ve ever had something unexpected happen that has filled you with overwhelming joy and if you like a faith filled post, then please read on and...
View ArticleTreasures of your heart.
What are the treasures of your heart? Where can they be found? “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~ Thornton Wilder Wealth, possessions,...
View ArticleHow to heal a broken heart.
I wasn’t going to write about affairs of the heart in this post but the recurring theme in many of my messages this week concerns broken hearts. Anyone who has gone through or is going through the...
View ArticleA mother’s love.
Everyone has a mother but not everyone has a mother’s love. A mother’s love is unlike any other because no one else can take the place of the woman who spent 9 months sharing her body with you,...
View ArticleYou’re worth it.
Do you like yourself? Do you celebrate who you are? Do others appreciate you? ”It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ~ George Eliot Very few of us live in isolation and most of us...
View ArticleShooting for the moon.
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you will land among stars.” Les Brown. Who doesn’t want to shoot for the moon? To aim for something spectacular in life? To feel that life can be filled with...
View ArticleJoyful living.
http://loriportka.com/ “Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” ~ Mother Teresa Life can be tough. Yet whether you are struggling with issues from the past, difficulties for today or fears...
View ArticleAmazing grace
The special oneAmanda Cass “When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” Lao Tzu If you are struggling with feeling ‘not being good enough’, or...
View ArticleBetrayal.
Abstract Nude by Aja “Stab the body and it heals, but injure the heart and the wound lasts a lifetime.” ~ Mineko Iwasaki Loving someone and being loved is wonderful. But when your love is...
View ArticleLove your life.
Life – Kathleen Tennant “A new day: Be open enough to see opportunities. Be wise enough to be grateful. Be courageous enough to be happy.” ~ Steve Maraboli Life can be tough. And if you’ve ever had one...
View ArticleMy broken heart.
‘I see the tracks of ev’ry tear that ran right down your face. I see the hurt, I see the pain, I see the human race.’ ~ Annie Lennox, Universal Child Is the person you love...
View ArticleSorry.
Mariana Stauffer Sorry. A little word with a big impact. Genuinely meant as an expression of remorse, it has the power to restore a relationship. But how many times can someone say sorry before it...
View ArticleA Soft Place to Fall
Amanda Cass ‘I will soothe you and heal you, I will bring you roses. I too have been covered with thorns.’ Rumi Life can be wonderful yet sometimes it can simply be tough. Whether it’s a broken heart,...
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