Don’t Ask Don’t ask me about the time or the place. Don’t ask about when or where. Don’t ask me who can and don’t ask me who will be there. Don’t ask me to call so and so. Don’t ask me to follow up with them This is a devastating time I don’t care about next to kin Don’t ask me are the arrangements made Don’t ask me about the preacher or the church All that I know right now is this pain hurts. Don’t ask me about the last moments Don’t ask me about the last thing that was said

Some books arrive like a quiet hand on the shoulder. They do not claim to have every answer. They do not rush the healing process. They simply sit with us, speak gently, and remind us that pain is not the end of the story. Coming soon, _Personal Decisions_ by Joani I. Moore is a heartfelt collection of poetry shaped by reflection, faith, hope, and the lived experience of learning to keep going. These poems speak to the moments many people know well: seasons of uncertainty, pr

You know it’s coming, the good and the bad, But waiting and wondering can make us so sad. Everything changes when the waiting is done, So we constantly pray for the best outcome. No need to be scared, no need to be afraid, God knows what is coming; He’s already made a way. Still, I don’t like the feeling, I don’t like it at all, Not knowing what’s coming, just waiting for the call. So, we sit and we wait, knowing the time will come, When we’ll have to walk, though we may want

1 Corinthians 12:18 (NIV) "But in fact, God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be." All I know how to be is me This is an irreversible fact you see I cannot think the way you do, Because I am me, not you I am myself and I and happy with that My life is on a different track Not better or worse if that is what you think. Because I like a different drink I like different colors and different prints Different places and different scents

There is a quiet kind of freedom that comes when a person stops apologizing for being who God made them to be. So much of life can feel like a comparison test. Someone thinks faster. Someone speaks better. Someone has stronger opinions, different tastes, a louder personality, a calmer spirit, a clearer path. Without meaning to, people measure themselves against others and wonder if they are too much, too little, too different, or too late. The poem “All I Know How to Be Is Me

John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” Helen Steiner Rice Sometimes we come to life's crossroads And we view what we think is the end. But God has a much wider vision And he knows that it's only a bend- The road will go on and get smoother And after we've stopped for a rest, Th

Everything is something, even when it doesn’t make sense. So, enjoy everything. Don’t make the simple complicated. Life has a way of teaching us that not every moment requires an explanation. Sometimes it simply asks us to be present. When you’re faced with a difficult decision, ask yourself, How will this play out in five years? If it won’t matter then, don’t allow it to steal your peace today. Before making a choice, ask yourself another important question: Does this feel r

Things look very different when you are faced with the possibility of losing someone you deeply love. Recently, my mother was admitted to the hospital for what I believed would be a routine medical issue. Then, in an instant, everything changed. The doctor looked at me and said, "This is a life-or-death situation. Is there a DNR in place?" My world shifted. Everything suddenly felt darker, scarier, sadder, and more unsettling. The weight of those words nearly knocked me off m

Recently, we lost my Uncle Johnny. He wasn’t perfect, but he was the perfect uncle for me. It took time, but we built a meaningful and loving relationship. His life reminds me that you never truly know how good a movie is until you see how it ends.

Trust the process. People don't make us, so they can't break us. They don't build us, so they can't kill us. They don't invent us, so they can't prevent us." -Deion Sanders

Life often brings moments when we feel confused, sad, or lost. These feelings can overwhelm us, making it hard to find calm or direction. In such times, simple yet powerful practices like fasting, praying, resting, and embracing gratitude can offer deep peace and clarity. This post explores how these actions help us navigate difficult emotions and uncertain moments, reminding us that tomorrow is never guaranteed. A peaceful setting for prayer and reflection Why Confusion and

Five years ago, my daughter once had a sweet little black Shih Tzu named Bailey. A kind woman in Arizona took him in and lovingly raised him for many years. I recently learned that the woman has passed away, and I often find myself wondering… where is Bailey now?

Have you heard the story of the lion, Christian? It is a beautiful and touching account of John and Ace, two men who purchased and raised a lion they named Christian, later releasing him into the wild in Africa so he could live a natural life. Years later, they returned to see whether Christian would remember them. The reunion is a true tearjerker and a powerful example of the deep bond that can exist between humans and animals. This story never gets old. I enjoyed it and I t

Most days are good, but there are moments when challenges arise and I feel overwhelmed or even sad, depending on what I’m facing. In those moments, I think of Zane. Just the thought of her brings a smile to my face, her loyalty, her energy, and her excitement. Like many dog owners, I loved her deeply, and I continue to be amazed at how that love never fades and remains steady and comforting, reminding me that the bond we shared continues in memory and in heart.

For a brief moment the other day, I thought I saw Zane running in the backyard. It was cold and windy, so it was probably just a bird or a leaf blowing across the grass. But in that split second, years after she passed, I could have sworn it was her. Moving the way she used to, joyful and free, chasing birds as if nothing in the world mattered. Grief has a way of bringing our loved ones back to us in the smallest, most unexpected moments. Sometimes, those moments feel like a

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