The Cowboy

A cowboy rode into town and stopped at a saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers. When he finished his drink, he found his horse had been stolen!

He went back into the bar, handily flipped his

The Woodcutter

Once upon a time, a very strong woodcutter asked for a job in a timber merchant, and he got it. His salary was really good and so were the working conditions. For that reason, the woodcutter was determined to do his best. His boss gave him an Axe and showed him the area where he was supposed to fell the trees.

 The first day, the woodcutter brought fifteen trees. “Congratulations,” the boss said, “Carry on with your work!”. Highly motivated

God Loves You Unconditionally

God Loves You Unconditionally

When I was a little girl I never liked going to church that much. I enjoyed the Sunday potluck dinners we sometimes had after it. They were a feast of country cooking. I enjoyed the Sunday school classes too. I got to see my friends there. It was the church services themselves that I couldn't relate too. They were full of symbolism and rituals that my young mind couldn't yet understand. The sermons and Bible readings were largely tuned out by me too. It was struggle enough just keeping my little body still in the hard, wooden pews. I longed to be outside playing in the sunshine. I would look around at the people dressed in their Sunday best while I tugged at my own tie. Then I'd glance at my watch and wonder when it would end.

It was during one of those sermons, however, that I did hear something that would stick in my heart, soul, and mind from that day forward. It was the middle of Summer and the heat made me feel even more restless than usual. I was looking down at my dress shoes and dangling my feet from the pew while the sermon went on and on. Suddenly, the Priest's voice rose and got very loud as he finished. "Remember this!," he said as I raised my head. "If you don't remember anything else I have said. Remember this. You are loved! You are loved unconditionally by a greater love than you can ever imagine! God loves you, now and forever!"

Those words of wisdom found a place deep inside of me. I did find myself remembering them over and over again in my life. As I learned, grew, struggled, and stumbled those words stayed in my heart. They helped me to rise up and try again every time I fell. They helped me to find my own love for God, for myself, and for others. They became a central part of who I am and what I write. The one gift I hope to give all of you is this truth. May you always remember then that "You are loved!" May you always know that "God loves you, now and forever!"

love feel

Have you ever wondered what does falling in love feel like?

♦️"At first, it's like Spring.
Everything's blooming. Your chest feels like it's going to explode, you're so happy to see or even hear from the other person, but you're both still a little unsure about what to do with the feeling. Your lover is the person with whom you most look forward to speak.

♦️And then it's Summer.
Everything is hot and heavy. You can't get enough of each other. It's passionate. It's like...your world is on fire for this person. It isn't just lust. No one attracts you, If it does, you no longer look at it as actors on a screen getting it on. You picture your significant other, because they're the person that really gets you off. And then the fire calms--but doesn't go away.

♦️It's like Fall.
Fall is my favorite time of year, so perhaps that's how I equate it to love. You're just...absolutely content to hold this person's hand or be in their presence. It's no longer an overwhelming happiness--unless you stop to think about it. You don't feel the need to be in this person's presence every day, but you still do because it's just...comfortable. It's a very calm happiness. This person isn't just everything you can think about consciously. They're in your thoughts without even realizing it. This person is not just a part of your day, anymore. Suddenly, they're part of who you are as a person.

♦️And love is also like Winter.
Sometimes it's hard. You'll fight. Without even knowing it, you'll say things that hurt the other person so deep. You have this power to completely destroy this other person. Then you realize what this person could do to you. And you're suddenly terrified. You either open up even more and take that chance that they won't destroy you, or you run. If you choose to run--or the other person does--it can take years to get over it. A year just to stop crying every day. Another year to stop physically hurting. You'll never forget that person. You'll compare every new romantic prospect to that person. They'll never meet the standard because you've only just met them. How could they? Until one day you meet someone with whom you just enjoy speaking. And suddenly...it's Spring again!"