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Endless Possibilities – Book Review

A couple of weeks ago a good friend introduced me to Kimberly McKay. Kimberly McKay has a well-rounded career as romantic suspense and paranormal author, screenwriter, podcaster, editor, a writing instructor at OU, and director. I get tired just reading everything she does and has accomplished.

I picked up her first book, Endless Possibilities, in her Spiritual Gifts series. She recommended me reading a different one of her books in the series because I’m not a fan of romance books, but I always like to start with Book 1.

And I’m so glad I did.

Yes, this is a romance book that has a Hallmarky feel, but if Hallmark movies are not your cup of tea (just like me because they seem very cliched) still give this book a shot.

This is a Hallmark movie amped up with excitement, mystery and suspense. And don’t forget the romance element that is weaved throughout, but not too much for my taste.

The book starts off and will hook you in the first chapter when someone tragically dies in an accident. But was it really an accident? You get punched early with the makings of a great mystery read.

The story pieces together various characters pasts and current situations into a plot line that will beg you to keep reading. Why didn’t they have a relationship years ago? What happened? How did he die? What secret was she hiding? Who is that? Are just some questions I had while reading.

But I didn’t have the questions because the writing was boring, but because the story was engaging.

I actually told someone else about this book and they quickly read it and started the next book in the series.

So, if you don’t take my opinion on this book you can take my mothers opinion who reads constantly. And when I mean constantly, I mean a lot. Sometimes a couple of books a day.

So if you are looking for a new read that has a little romance, a little drama, a little comedy, a little action, a little mystery…well, it has a little of everything. Check out Endless Possibilities by Kimberly McKay.

You won’t regret it!

And if you have Kindle Unlimited, it is FREE! So please download or purchase this book. And then spread the word about it!

Peace and happy reading!

Endless Possibilities: Book 1 in The Spiritual Gifts Series

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Farewell 39

I woke up this morning and realized this was my last day of being in my 30s. Yep, tomorrow I will be entering into my 4th decade of life. I will be 40.

For many people turning 40 is a dark day. A day they wish never comes. But to me…40 is just a number. My 30s were a great decade.

I love to travel so in my late 20s I got my passport and started exploring through cruises shortly after my 30th birthday. I have taken various cruises with family and friends. I’m always looking for a new destination to explore. So many places have been seen through those ships of endless buffets and nighttime shows.

I had always wanted to go to Italy since college. And who would have thought I could say I went three times during this decade. Along with Ireland, England, France, Spain and Switzerland on various trips. So many good memories with family…and a couple of trips with just me and God exploring Italy and France.

I traveled quite a bit in my 30s. And there are so many other places still to see.

Another monumental dream I have had since a teenager is to publish a book. After years of writing I finally bit the bullet and started this blog and published my first book. It’s unbelievable to look back 10 years ago when I had these dreams and now see them come to fruition.

I now have 7 books published and another one due out before the end of the year. And my writing journey is just beginning. I just started releasing them 4 years ago and God willing, I have many other stories to tell.

But one of the benefits of publishing and taking that step of faith is the people I have met along the way. Other people with similar dreams I always considered to be out of the ordinary, but now I have a community of other dreamers to walk beside. I didn’t have these people before my 30s. But I am so grateful I have these fellow dreamers now.

Looking back I see various friends come and go. Not for any reason but other than it was a season to move on. I will always cherish those memories of them sitting on my couch, eating ice cream, heading to concerts, serving the next generation. But my friend circle has changed through the decade and I know it will change in the next decade as well. But know you are always on my heart.

Yes, the thirties were a good decade. I may have started the decade with a smaller waistline, more hair, fewer wrinkles, two perfect lungs and knees, but I don’t think I would have changed a thing.

So long 30s, you’ve been good to me. Here’s to the next ten years. I’m already wondering what new things lie ahead!

Peace

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We Are All Like Sheep

Bahhh

I have heard many people lately calling people who do not agree with them sheep. I’ve heard people say to people who see a different side as being brainwashed. I’ve heard other people say the other side is drinking their kool-aid.

No matter what side of the fence you find yourself on during any topic, the only truth is both sides is full of sheep.

If your a pro-vaccination…you’re a sheep listening to other pro-vaccinators.

If your an anti-vaccination…you’re a sheep listening to other anti-vaccinators.

If you say you’re not a sheep, you are only fooling yourself. Or worse, you’re making your own opinions based on only your opinions with no proof or ground for argument other than your opinion.

The same is with faith.

I have heard many people through the years say, “Well, I think God wouldn’t do that.”

When I ask why? They typically say because that is what they think.

No proof. No merit. Nothing to support their claim other than their hope in their opinion.

That is what is wrong with this world.

We come up with an image of the God we want to believe in and decide that is who God is.

It is just like saying you believe in an animal with 11 legs, 6 eyes, looks like a tiger, sounds like a dog, and flys like an eagle. But just because you believe there is a Moltgeser (made up word) out there, doesn’t make it real or right.

We are all allowed to have our own opinions.

But not all opinions are right. Mine could be wrong. Yours could be wrong. We all could be wrong.

But most likely, we formed our opinions and followed them because someone else gave some compelling information we deemed worthy enough to follow.

It is scary how many shepherds there are out there in the world.

But only one is the True Good Shepherd.

May we each intently try to listen to His voice. It’s a loud world out there…it’s easy to get fooled.

If a voice sounds to good to be true…it probably is.

If a voice goes against the Word of God…it isn’t one you should follow.

If a voice causes division…it isn’t His.

If a voice causes hate…it isn’t His.

If a voice causes confusion…it isn’t His.

Listen wisely…because we are all sheep being led by someone.

Tread wisely.

Peace

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Will You Bend or Break?

There are two types of people in the world. We all fall into these two categories. There are no if’s, ands or buts. You can switch between the two camps depending on situations.

A few years ago at work this analogy came to mind. There are people who are bendable, flexible, willing to change, willing to try. Then there are those that won’t. Those people hold firm to their notions, ideas, beliefs and dig their feet and roots into the ground.

But sadly, those that dig deeper usually break harder and louder.

I’m not against people having a belief. I have beliefs that I hold dear to my heart that would take a lot for me to change. But most of the time I am flexible.

I deal with many clients who never want to change how they have been doing things. They are content with doing their books unproductively because that is how they always did it and it was good enough. So I continue to do it the way they want it to keep them happy. I bend to their way to keep the peace. I may try and steer them in a new direction, but if they say no…I stop.

Then there are situations when I have seen people so firm in their ideas break when things don’t go their way. We see this in politicians (both parties), Hollywood, pro athletes (how many times I have heard about a meltdown in an airport?). Sadly, they are also in our families.

We all know those people who will argue with you no matter the issue. All families have them.

But looking through my life, I see people who bend are more positive thinking people. They don’t see the bending as a weakness but they turn it into something positive. People who bend can make lemonade while the people who break will only throw the lemons with their tantrums.

I can think of many people in my past that have exuded the bendable heart. They bend to help people back up. They bend to encourage the distraught. They bend in their service. They bend when other people won’t. People may think them a wet noodle, but they have a quiet strength.

Someone once called me meek in a college Bible study and they quickly rephrased and said, “Meekness isn’t a bad thing even though it sounds bad. You are quiet and often overlooked, but when you speak…everyone listens.”

I try not to speak to much on topics, but in a world when everyone is talking just to talk, we need to look for those meek voices that are hidden in the crowds.

So look wisely with a keen ear. They are out there.

You cannot always compromise or meet in the middle, but it is a little easier dealing in those uncomfortable situations if you have a history of listening, trying, bending. If the opposition knows you’ll listen and try, they may also be willing to listen to your point of view.

Everyone has a point of view. Mine isn’t always right just as yours isn’t always right.

But if we are flexible we can possibly learn where we are wrong and change (bend) without breaking down.

But if we always assume we are right with no space for any movement or sway, a break will eventually happen. If you don’t believe me look at a tree during a storm. Trees with limbs that are hard and firm will break in a wind storm much faster than a willow tree. A willow tree has roots that dig into the soil, but their limbs are more flexible. Yes, willow trees will still have some damage in a wind storm, but it’s usually not as visible as an oak.

May we all learn to be a little more flexible with one another. God shows grace to each one of us…isn’t it time to show it to one another?

Peace

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Respect…Where’s Aretha When We Need Her

I think most of us need to take a deep breath and just breathe.

What happened to respecting our leaders? No matter sex, age, economic status, religious affiliation or political viewpoint we are called to respect one another.

I truly believe in our freedom of speech. But freedom of speech shouldn’t give us liberty to hate.

You will never change someone’s mind by screaming hate in their face (or posting hate on Facebook or Twitter). But change can happen through civil dialogue.

You may say, “But I can’t speak to them! They won’t listen!”

But are you listening to them?

A dialogue is a two-way conversation. Someone won’t listen to you if you won’t listen to them.

We need to lay our weapons of scornful puns and clever gifs down on the battlefield of our own making and meet in the middle to discuss our differences. Then and only then will change ever happen.

I sometimes think I live in a dream world. A world where people can grow and mature. A place where opinions can be discussed over a cup of coffee or a bowl of ice cream. A land where freedom is appreciated and cherished.

But that isn’t how the world really is.

But I think it should be.

As Aretha used to sing, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me”

What does respect mean to you?

I think respect is listening. Listening even if you don’t agree. Honoring even if you don’t agree. Supporting even if you don’t agree. Encouraging even if you don’t agree. Praying for even if you don’t agree.

If you give a little respect…who knows, a little respect may be given back.

Let’s give it a try. What harm could it do?

Respect for one another…sounds like something Jesus said when He commanded us to love one another. Yep…we are supposed to love everyone. Even those we may disagree with. If you have a hard time respecting someone, I bet you will have a hard time loving them.

May we be more respectful to those who are unlike minded as ourselves.

Peace

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In the Beginning…There Was Nothing?

I sometimes grapple with tough questions. Questions that many people don’t consider, but yet, my mind goes to those places.

Yesterday I saw a commercial where a chicken and an egg were arguing over which came first. It’s the question that has puzzled minds for centuries.

Well, I started researching.

According to Darwin and modern biologist they claim the egg came first.

But where did the egg come from? I ask.

According to modern biologist they state the egg came from an ancient bird that transformed into a chicken over time.

But I still don’t think they answered the question. If the egg came from another bird, it was still a bird that came before the egg. An egg just didn’t appear.

Well, in my questioning they didn’t go further into the history in the research I looked. But from what I have read they are saying that many years ago a non chicken bird similar to a chicken laid an egg with a chicken in it.

Really? That is their explanation.

That is like saying a bald eagle laid an egg and a swan emerged. With DNA and science that is not possible.

But let’s assume that is what happened. That an animal just birthed another new animal. We have created similar things like the liger, leopon and the labradoodle. So things can mate to create a new species.

But let’s go back into history some more. How did that ancient bird arrive?

Scientists say that the chicken evolved from dinosaurs. And actually the chicken genetically speaking is the closest living animal to the T Rex. You know the dinosaur that is feared in Jurassic Park.

Yep, science says the chicken came from dinosaurs.

So let’s go further. Where did the dinosaurs come from?

Scientists state dinosaurs evolved from dinosauromorphs which were small dinosaurs about the size of house cats. So the large dinosaurs you see evolved from creatures the size of house cats.

Ok…let’s continue.

Dinosauromorphs evolved from ornithodires.

I cannot find what formed Ornithodira. But eventually scientists say that animals on land evolved from sea animals that formed lungs and limbs and a skeleton system.

And before the sea creatures evolved with bones there were cnidarians which are like jellyfish, sea anemones and corals.

These cnidarians evolved from multicelled organisms, choanoflagellates.

And then you guessed it the choanoflagellates eventually evolved from single celled organisms, bacteria and archaea.

So the start of life came from bacteria and archaea. But didn’t something have to start that?

Well, scientists have their theories of the creation of the universe.

I love how NASA states it,

Although the exact process by which life formed on Earth is not well understood, the origin of life requires the presence of carbon-based molecules, liquid water and an energy source.

https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/about/life_on_earth.html

So life on earth was formed by another living molecule, water and an energy source? Science agrees that something cannot come from nothing.

Why is it easier to believe this and not God created it?

No matter how far you go down the rabbit hole, you will eventually find a beginning. A beginning when there was nothing.

But scientists will not say there was nothing in the beginning. Even with the Big Bang theory they state there was something with heat that caused an explosion which caused the expansion of the universe.

But can nothing explode?

No.

So there was something in the beginning in order to have an explosion.

Where did this heat come from?

The start of wisdom is stating “I don’t know,” and then considering each side of the cube. But if you think the cube is actually a flat square you will never see it is actually a multidimensional cube. You could be looking at the square for years, but if you never look at it from a different perspective you will never see the depth of the cube. If you never see the sides, then you will never find what could be written on the sides.

Life is not as clear cut as theories made up up by man saying God doesn’t exist. Life makes much more sense theorizing an intelligent being crafting the Big Bang which created all the items science states.

Just consider it.

What harm does it really do to say God created it.

All science can say right now which I can attest is we don’t know how it was originally created.

The sole difference between me and an atheist is it makes more sense to believe something created the heat while the atheist believes it just appeared.

At the end of the day (or beginning of time) atheism sounds more flawed than religion.

Please, do yourself a favor and consider for a minute God created the heat which caused the Big Bang.

Just consider it.

Wouldn’t that make more sense?

Why are we so hesitant to say there is something beyond ourselves? Why does the probability of God seem impossible but some heat igniting itself seems possible?

If not. Tell me your opinion where the first heat came from if there was nothing there to begin with?

I’m listening. Truly…tell me your thoughts on how something came from nothing. I’m not being sarcastic. I’m being totally sincere. Let’s discuss our differences and we may find we are more alike than different.

Peace

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Podcast Interview

I had the honor last week to be interviewed on We Love That Podcast. If you want to take a listen of my writing journey, the dreams I chase, and the dream I want to share with others, take a listen.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-love-that-podcast/id1568926575?i=1000533355007

You can also listen to it on Spotify and Anchor.

Peace and keep dreaming.

5 Rules to Follow When Giving Our Opinions

It has been really interesting the last few years hearing everyone’s opinion that is backed up with supporting evidence. Opinions on politics in the heated presidential election. Opinions on the voting scandal that robbed Trump or the ethical outcome that transitioned Biden to the White House.

Opinions on the justice system.

Opinions on gender identification.

Opinions on math equations.

Opinions on masks.

Opinions on Olympic rules.

Opinions on Jeopardy hosts.

Opinions on vaccinations.

It seems everything that has happened causes each of us to form an opinion.

Don’t we have a right to share our opinions? But what if opinions are wrong?

Shouldn’t someone say when we are wrong?

I have learned Facebook is not the place to have a debate. I have watched many posts of someone’s opinion get heated when someone opposed the original thought.

But why the rise in blood pressure?

Why does someone disagreeing with us cause such an uproar in disgrace and impoliteness in our replies?

If you are nodding your head, I’m probably talking to you too.

We never see our opinions causing a division. We only see our words bridging the great chasm of ignorance and bliss.

But seldom do opinionated posts bring unity to both sides. You may think everyone is agreeing with your post, but in reality, the other sided believers are just shaking their heads.

I wish we could formulate an adult way to post opinions. A way that we could bear our souls with openness and vulnerability, but yet know no one will pounce at that moment like a puma.

I think a few rules would help. When posting your opinions:

1. Don’t Search. Don’t troll through the internet trying to find that one person you have never met or know anything about or have never heard of to support your opinion. Just because someone has some initials behind their name doesn’t mean they are always right. There many many bad MDs, there are many foolish Esqs, there are a lot of dumb CPAs. Just because you find it on the internet doesn’t make it factual.

2. Don’t Twist. Don’t find a verse in the Bible that supports your claim without looking at the context of the verse. It is interesting how God can reside on both sides of the fence on so many issues when you look at only one verse. We are called to unify the Church…not divide it. Also, if you are using the Bible as a weapon to scorn someone, I think you are using His book in the wrong way. Do you think He would be proud?

3. Don’t Word Vomit. Don’t post your thoughts with a stream of consciousness feel without asking yourself first, “Is this wise to post this opinion?” If you have a split second where you think, “I’m not sure I should post this,” then you shouldn’t. Let your conscience be your guide. Once the post is out there it is hard to retract it from the face of the Earth. Look how many people have fell in the last year from tweets or post from a decade ago.

4. Don’t Fan. Don’t fan the flames of discord. If a topic is sensitive or already causing a wildfire on Facebook…just don’t go to look at the smoke. Only arsonist enjoy watching that type of destruction so don’t give anyone any credence of your demeanor that may look badly on you the next day. Or hour. Or minute. No one has ever said, “You’re mother would be so proud of your hateful speech.”

5. Don’t. Just don’t. If you want to vent your opinion on a touchy subject, call your friend, text your family member, have coffee with your buddy. But don’t post it on Facebook so some can like it and others and hate it. Life can be much better if we focus on the positive and strive to making yourself improve. You may not be able to change the world, but you can change you and your perspective.

I have seen a lot of ugly things on Facebook. Friendships have gotten mangled or even ended. Family members have unfriended one another. Coworkers have blocked other coworkers.

In a world where we are all connected, can’t we try to be civil?

Or is that to much to ask?

May we all learn the time and place to share our opinions. Or better yet, post a dog video to cheer someone up. That is what Facebook needs, more dog videos.

Peace

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Another Addition – Prayer

When I got my house years ago I thought I would get a dog eventually. Someone to run with in the evenings and just enjoy each other’s company.

Then I realized dogs are a lot of work. So I got two cats.

Cats are pretty self sufficient. You just have to make sure they are fed and clean their litter box and that’s it. They hang around you if they want. Or they stay away.

Many cats are like loners and that fits me. I like my alone time. I’m fine staying inside away from crowds on weekends.

One friend mocks me by saying I am actually a cat.

Well, my work has had an office cat for a couple of years. But his time was nearing the end with clients with allergies. So I decided to take him home.

I’m hoping this transition will go smooth. I’m keeping the cats mostly separated with very little interaction. My cats are skiddish and freak out over the littlest things so adding a whole new cat may take time.

Aren’t most changes in life like this. Most people don’t like change and prefer a gradual change. I know I don’t do well if a change is sprung on me and am expected to grin and bear it without any problems.

I know in the grand scheme of things, adding another cat to my house is a molehill. There are so many bigger issues to pray about – COVID, Afghanistan, Haiti, kids in school, the state of our nation.

There are so many other things to pray than for God to help these cats to get along. But doesn’t God care about the molehills in our life just as much as the mountains?

We are to come to God with all our problems and concerns – all our praises and glory – all our sins and shortcomings. God doesn’t wasn’t compartmentalized prayers. He wants all our prayers.

To be honest prayer is probably one of the hardest things of my faith walk. I feel like I speak to God throughout the day, but to take time to focus solely on Him…I fall short.

I fall short in other areas, but prayer is one area I see my flaws like a work of art on a canvas. I see the emptiness where paint needs to be. I see the blotches that need to be smoothed. I see the disfigurement of what should be a fruit bowl, but see a misshapen camel instead.

And I know that if I see my problem, God sees it to. But instead of building a wall or cutting the line that connects us, He stands ready and willing to receive my jumbled words when I say them.

Funny…it took a silly cat issue to show my weaknesses and to renew that desire to get back that passion.

Maybe Sammy’s purpose was to wake me up from my self centeredness and to start a new dialogue.

I mean, God is much much wiser than me. Maybe this period of tension should be looked at as a period of refinement. To refine my patience. To refine my prayer life. To refine my faith to just breathe and let God move.

May we all see our weaknesses and move toward making them a little stronger.

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Feeling Useless?

Are you feeling how I’m feeling?

Seeing the news reports. Reading the articles. Scanning Facebook and seeing disheartening posts. Scrolling Instagram and finding frightening images.

Is this what life has become?

To have freedoms and security in a country that vows to protect…while a flight or two away lives are being flipped or ended.

I feel so useless.

I feel so disjointed.

I feel so confused.

Confused how a country can crumble so quickly. How a group of people can take over another without any remorse. How one day people felt somewhat secure and now they are hiding.

I’ve hidden from bully’s in school. I’ve hidden from guardians when punishment was inevitable. I’ve hidden for the sake of a game.

But I’ve never hidden and held my breath for fear of being caught. Fear of what will happen if they do find me. Fear of my life being held in the balance of my enemies hand.

I wish history wouldn’t repeat itself, but it seems we are destined to relive and rewatch tragedies like it’s a documentary on rewind.

Can we just fast forward to when the conflict will cease? Can we fast forward to when everyone is in safety? Can we fast forward to Afghanistan being rebuilt under a democratic government?

But while we sit and watch and wait, what can we do during this period of uselessness?

Pray

I sometimes feel like my prayer life is in a desert. I don’t pray like I should. I don’t have that hunger like I should. I just feel like I’m wandering.

But we should pray. Pray for those that are hurting. But we should also pray for those that are causing the hurting.

Sometimes my prayers are just silent moments of nothing being uttered. Just a quietness because I’m feeling so useless that I have nothing to say. No spoken words will make me feel better.

So, let us pray. Pray with words or silence. God knows our heart. He knows the future as well as He knows the past.

I can rest assured that as I sit in my useless state, He’s not sitting useless. I wish that would give me enough confidence to release my agonizing feelings, but sadly, it doesn’t.

Even as I know God is in control, I still feel as useless as a man in Kentucky half a world away from an innocent child praying for some relief.

I wish I knew the answers of all the questions I have. I wish I knew the questions to ask as my mind gets fuzzy with the images I see. I wish I didn’t see all the images causing my mind to get fuzzy.

But mostly, I wish no one was suffering in this world tonight.

As I sit comfortably on my couch with my television on that I’m not watching as I type a few simple words for a handful of people to read.

It really puts life into perspective.

I’m so blessed. So, so blessed.

And it boggles my mind that there are people on the other side of the world going through a living hell and they can still pray to God – giving Him all glory and honor. Even as they hide.

Please God, please hear all of our prayers. I know you see the hurting. I know you hear their pleas. I know you are hurting with them as you watch their lives fall apart. I know You are capable of ending the disfunction and bringing peace in an instant. I believe You are the God of yesterday, today and tomorrow. I believe You are a God of making the impossible possible. I trust You are the One who can heal and restore in a blink of an eye.

Please God, please God…be with them.

Let them feel you above all the chaos. Let them feel You as their ground shakes beneath their feet. Let them hear Your loving voice sing over them. Let them see Your hand stretch out and protect them. Let them know they are not alone. Let them know they are not forgotten. Let them know they are being prayed for. Let them know a rescuer is within reach.

Let them see Your face in these darkened times.

Let them see Your love in these days of hate.

Let them see Your grace shower over them in their time of need.

Open my eyes and my heart to You.

Amen

May we grow stronger together centered in Christ.

Peace

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