I recently read a few posts where the writers were saying that September brings in a new chapter more so than January which brings in the start of the new year. I agree with them because for most of us it is the start of a new routine, a new pattern. You may have children or grandchildren who are starting new schools or universities which means you depart from the routine or pattern you had before September and it’s a brand-new chapter. For anyone who is starting a new chapter or doing...

A solitary pink hollyhock blooms amidst dry grass on the roadside. How is your summer? Is it going as expected or is it deviating from your expectations? Are you wondering where did it go wrong or are you in a place where you are rejoicing because everything has gone to plan? We all go through seasons of rejoicing and seasons of sorrow. When you are in a season of rejoicing be intentional in being thankful because you will not always be in a season of rejoicing. Each season strengthens you...

A beautiful seaside with shorleine For me, it has been a remarkably busy six months. I have been involved in three events which required praying and planning. Even with the time spent in prayer and planning I experienced some anxious moments. Now that I am in the first month of the last six months of the year I am feeling relieved and contented. I look back at the last six months and I am asking myself why was I anxious? Our human nature constantly causes us to worry about forthcoming events....