The past couple of days people have reached out to me to discuss the election results. People know exactly how I feel about it as I’ve expressed myself quite soundly. I’ve had respectful discussion even though our opinions may have differed. I expect nothing less from myself. What surprised me is how people receive my…
Tag: Christianity
We Will Rise Above
It’s been an emotional week. If I thought people were nasty before the election, then I surely was not prepared for the storm of ugliness that awaited me after the election results. Personally, my emotions were all over the place. Anger. Sadness. Dejection. Disbelief. Numbness. I was even on the verge of tears. It wasn’t…
America the Beautiful
As the 2016 Presidential Election races to the finish line, I feel like we should take a moment to reflect on the state of our country. I’ve previously written about America being one nation under God, and I received mixed reviews. I put the article up on Reddit (in the Christan subreddit might I add),…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Me
Earlier today I asked about you. What makes the readers of A Fresh Voice tick? We are all so diverse in our thoughts, styles, and expressions. It’s important to learn about one another. That way we can engage in meaningful conversation. Especially if we know how to communicate with each other. Since I asked about…
Peace
Last night was one of those nights. Sleep eluded my grasp at every toss and turn. I’m staying in a hotel which means…….people. What I would assume were young twenty-somethings were loud. Doors were slammed. Voices were carrying on boisterously in the hallway. Sleep just didn’t want to be my friend last night. I tried…
Everything is Okay
Grief is a complex emotion. If there’s anything that stuck with me from my Adulthood and Aging classes, it’s that one fact. People grieve differently. Some eat. Others sleep. Some may cry. Or they’ll pick up a new habit to fill the void they feel in their heart. People become angry and defensive; unanswered questions and…
Happiest of Birthdays
Today I turn 32. Well, technically I’m still 31 until 7:13 am. Nonetheless, God has blessed me to see another year. For that, among many other things, I am thankful. Words cannot express my gratitude for being alive; something I think we take for granted often. I’m sure you could name a few people who…
Driving In My Car
Sometimes the best road trips happen when you’re driving by yourself. Don’t get me wrong, road tripping with friends is cool. Dollar store snacks. Conversations about the most meaningless things. Making memories for a lifetime. I mean that’s a highlight of college. However, road trips by your lonesome are like no other. Maybe it’s because…
Sunday Morning
Today is Sunday, and I can’t wait to do one thing: Praise God!! The last time I was in church was last Sunday. We had some work done on Gospel Tabernacle (cheap plug), so Pastor canceled weekly services. This was my first completely free week (Sunday-Sunday) in a very long time. I filled it with…
One Nation Under God
Once upon a time, America was a nation that honored God. On our money. In our songs. In our everyday lives. We prayed for our troops, country, government, and each other before turmoil occurred. We reverenced God so much so that people changed their behavior in front of the church building. People watched their mouths (i.e….
A Mother’s Love
How can I describe my mother? How can I truly assess the love she gives? The things she does for me cannot be put into words. So, when Mother’s Day comes, it can be tough to convey how much she truly means to me. Of course gifts and cards will be given. However, that only…
The Morning Routine
Monday is upon us!! I know that’s not great news for some, but it should be. Why? You have been blessed to see another morning! Sadly, we take that for granted. Most people don’t want to get out of bed. Some dread going to work. Others are sleepy. Another group may be full of life….
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