Ode to Mother
She does not reckon herself to be the antagonist to the sometimes fragile male psyche; she refuses to be a casualty, nor will she be a victim of any testosterone-driven wager between God and his 'earthly image'...
Ken Shupe, A Bad Samaritan?
The refusal of service could be a topic of discussion by itself, but it has been reported that Mr. Shupe gave the reason for the refusal: his being a “conservative Christian,” as a result of which he felt he had to “draw a line...
Spring Is Here!
And then with the warmth of newly bursting sun rays and the maternal touch of gentle spring rains, working in concert with the rest of nature, new life is birthed; not just mere change, but rather a transformation of what was...
The Art of Compromise
Marriage is very much like a work of art in that after many strokes and much time it reveals its truest masterpiece. Many enter marriage with an unhealthy understanding of what sustains long-term relationships. Many believe, like...
The 5 C’s to a Great Relationship
Relationships are constantly undergoing changes and shifts, and rarely do we find people who stay together for more than 15 years anymore. We recall our parents and grandparents spending 50 and 60 years, often their lifetimes,...
Perfected!
Stand amazed at the wonder of your existence. You are billions of years in the making. The perfection that is your life stems from billions of billions of years of failures. But now you have arrived, beautiful and perfect just as...
Language of Love
What is your language of love? Did you even know that you had one? We all have a love language. It is how we communicate our love to those close to us. Most are not aware of how their love language expresses itself. It may be...
Marriage: Access Granted
At the heart of this discussion should be no less than the promise of love and commitment, for there is no greater purpose for marriage than being a harbor for love...
Writing Daily Love Emails As A Spiritual Practice
I have been writing love notes to my spouse and daughter every day for over a year now...
Meditation on Compassion
Spend the next two and a half minutes immersing yourself in meditative music, imagery, and words of wisdom. Open your heart to compassion.