For the next eight Sundays, I will be presenting one beatitude. I promise to keep it short. At a future date maybe we will dive in deeper.
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Cemetery Lessons
A few years back I went to a cemetery to learn about some interesting women buried there. I learned about an artist, abolitionist, mountain climber, undercover detective, a secretary and friend of Sitting Bull, a violinist, a singer, a Black doctor (who was the third woman to become a doctor in the US and first Black) Let’s not forget the notorious dancer who lifted her skirt above her knees when she danced.
The Definition of Good
What is your definition of good? When I was growing up, the word "good" was defined by my family and heritage. I often heard comments such as, "Be a good girl," and, "Do your chores." "Be a good girl and eat everything on your plate." If I did not do what I was told, I… Continue reading The Definition of Good
My Beginnings
I was searching for happiness for the first thirty years of my life in all the wrong places. I wanted some sense of wholeness, something to help alleviate my pain. I looked in so many directions outwardly, a new house, new car or new clothes. When I got the new item, I was happy, only to find myself with the same underlying feelings of sadness and loneliness within a couple of days. I then increased the pain by adding guilt to the equation for racking up more debt. Yet, I would repeat the same cycle again and again.
2022 Acts of Courage
Like many of you, I have been watching what has been happening in the Ukraine. It has brought up so many questions that I have been asking myself. In the end, a couple of questions keep coming up. Who am I? How do I want to be remembered? And ultimately, what is my truth? Throughout my life, I… Continue reading 2022 Acts of Courage
Theresa Contaxis 