My Soul is Lost: A Poem of Pain

The soreness fades as the day goes on The pain a fainting memory passed I rest and lie upon the ground and let the sleeping dragon rest I toss and turn throughout the night Restless sleeping I dream awake The morning comes too fast. I stand with hope this pain does fade The clock betrays …

You Can’t Change Another’s Mind

One cannot change another person’s mind. That should never be our goal. Our goal should be just to share our thoughts, ideas and beliefs… and leave the rest alone. We must remember that each of us wrestle with our own ideas, values and beliefs… and the struggle to find truth is ours alone! Although a …

Happy Religious Freedom Day!

I believe this day provides us a reason to celebrate for those of us here in the United States! Although we may disagree on many things, even on how much and in what way we are able to impose our religious views and beliefs on our fellow citizens, we all agree on the value of …

The Value of Truth

Truth is a gift. When it is offered to us from another we ought truly appreciate it’s value. Truth is a treasure unlike any other and can lead us towards enlightenment and love or be cast aside as we choose the path of darkness and distraction. Yes, truth often can illuminate things and is the …

God Is Love.

A simple reminder of a simple Truth: God is Love. If you wonder where God is in any situation, look for the Love. If you question your future or what path to take: to follow God is to follow Love. Love isn’t simple. Love isn’t easy. Love is kindness, forgiveness, empathy, patience, and peace. Love …

A Life-Changing Prayer for Life

God, I offer myself to Thee ~ to build with me and do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love and Thy …

A Blessing of Joy and Grace

A Blessing was painted on a beautiful painting that hung in an upstairs bedroom in my Grandma Bergsagel’s house at 1803: May all the days of all the years that God has still in store, Be filled with every joy and grace to bless you more and more. 1803 is the house number of the …