We need to remember that God, (Spirit, Creator or however you name him) made us all. Some were given certain talents, skills, wisdom, or physical or mental abilities. But those differences should not be used to divide us. We need to appreciate those differences and learn from those who are different from us. Everyone is … More The Love Chapter
My heart and mind have been full of sadness for my country as we are gong through a lot right now. Those who have been through these newest problems in our country and the world are under a lot of stress. How hard it is sometimes to find peace and wisdom when our government is … More There Is Little Love in Politics
I wrote this psalm as a message of God’s love By Melodie E. Estes You are the Great, Ancient Sequoyah Tree.Impervious, immortal, immovable.Insects of human frailties can not touch You.You weather storms; massive, powerful, ancient. You shelter me with your love.You give of your strength to me.You give of your ageless wisdom to me.You give … More A Modern Psalm
We all have families of one kind or another. I grew up in a closely knit family. The six of us traveled in a car, a travel trailer and even a motor home. We ate, hiked, played, watched TV together, went to church together and more. After we two oldest sisters married and moved away … More Hope Through a Thorny Present
This story happened during the Covid pandemic. Originally, my family Christmas plans were to be with my own family. But due to circumstances beyond our control I spent Christmas Eve with one neighbor/friend’s family and Christmas day with another neighbor/ friend’s family. M, my oldest son, was going to pick me up and drive me … More A Unique And Delightful Christmas
During the Christmas season our mailboxes are full of mail asking for donations to help multiple worthy causes. We see the bell ringers with the red pot, asking for donations. Sometimes we feel sad that we can’t donate to them all. Every year I try to pick two or three different ones from the previous … More Christmas Is a Time for Giving
Growing up in the 50’s, I wasn’t around black kids much since sadly they went to separate schools, churches, and lived in different neighborhoods then. But I lived part of my childhood on the edge of black folks’ neighborhood. We always spoke to our neighbors and smiled when we knew them. Then I learned in … More Who Should We Love
Years ago I took care of an unforgettable cancer patient. She had lost her hair from the chemotherapy, but not her spirit. She quipped about her bald head and how funny she perceived her appearance, calling herself “squirrel head.” I often reminded her how beautiful she was, but she’d just wave her hand at me. … More A Kind Hearted Cancer Patient Gives a Gift
My first son’s early years were started with Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Do you remember the words of his song at the beginning of each show? Here is a link to Mr. Rogers singing his song. https://www.misterrogers.org/videos/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/ The last verse’s words evoke much thinking. In case you didn’t watch the video, here is the last verse … More Are You a Good Neighbor?
I learned a lesson about miracles and prayer blankets recently. I never heard of a prayer blanket before. Although there are also prayer shawls knitted or crocheted with the same purpose. My neighbor, Ms. S, used to sew prayer blankets from two pieces of material a yard long and a yard wide. She used permanent … More A Blanket of Prayer
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