Category Archives: The Struggle

The Struggle With Happiness…Finding Joy

It’s that time of year when the Hallmark/Media invasion arrives to entertain us with a myriad of stories of snow, love, and tinsel. Though the plots are predictable and the sap a little deep, these movies offer relief from the hustle, bustle, and bad news for many of us. Like in children’s stories, they allContinue reading “The Struggle With Happiness…Finding Joy”

The Struggle with Despair…. Finding Hope

With the leftovers from Thanksgiving consumed and the Christmas decorations popping up in the neighborhood (my house included), it isn’t hard for me to catch the spirit of ‘Christmas is coming! When I was a little girl, I always wrote my letter to Santa Thanksgiving weekend and made sure Daddy put it in the mail MondayContinue reading “The Struggle with Despair…. Finding Hope”

The Struggle with Contentment…Finding Gratitude

I recently resumed my Zumba class after taking a few weeks off for various schedule conflicts. I could tell the difference that my short sabbatical had on my endurance for vigorous exercise. I had trouble keeping up with the steps, was more tired when it was over, and my muscles complained the following day! ItContinue reading “The Struggle with Contentment…Finding Gratitude”

The Struggle with Fairness…Finding Justice

Have you taken notice of the current trend that the wonderful world of entertainment offers all of us? Almost every channel offers some version of court proceedings. People like Judge Judy and Judge Wapner became household names due to the public rubbernecking of seeing folks get their day in court. You can see who theContinue reading “The Struggle with Fairness…Finding Justice”

The Struggle with God’s Will ..Finding my Place

One of the most frustrating things in life that most of us have experienced is being lost. Not knowing where you are and trying to find an address or location in an unfamiliar area. There are times we may know where we are but haven’t the foggiest idea of where “they” or “it” is. IContinue reading “The Struggle with God’s Will ..Finding my Place”

The Struggle With Prayer…… Finding answers

“God is good, God is great, thank you for our food, amen.” This was the first prayer I learned to pray. It was taught to me by my parents long before I started school. My brother and I used to argue over whose turn it was to pray, both of us wanting to lead out.Continue reading “The Struggle With Prayer…… Finding answers”

The Struggle and Finding Truth

Many people do not realize that Pontius Pilate asked, “What is truth?” during his inquest of Jesus Christ. That question was undoubtedly pertinent to that hour and has not diminished in importance despite the time. Many folks from many walks of life still quarrel with the answer. How this question is answered by a personContinue reading “The Struggle and Finding Truth”