Love. It’s a four letter word filled with so much meaning. It’s all we hope and dream of having with a special someone. And as Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s what we find ourselves thinking about more often than not. Though, the media has this warped view of love. They portray it as roses, chocolates, flowers … Continue reading He Loves You
God! Where are you? Are you there? I just need to see you. Show me your face. I'm trying so hard to hang on. I'm trying so hard to trust in you. I feel alone. I need to see you. I don't know about you, but I have thought like this. Had moments like this. … Continue reading All You Need Is A Mustard Seed
Sometimes I don't know how to feel. My mind is telling me one thing, but my spirit is telling me another. I push myself to be optimistic, but pessimism lingers. It's only a little bit longer, I know God, but what if that little bit longer isn't what I want? What if the suffering was … Continue reading You Can…
Being resentful is as easy as breathing. You don't loathe a particular person or thing. You are hateful because you feel gypped, mistreated, undervalued. Why do they get to be in that position when I have worked just as hard as them? Why won’t they listen to me when we have been married for several … Continue reading Turn Resentment Into Joy
At the time of writing, it's Good Friday. This is the day that Jesus made the greatest of all sacrifices. Some imperfect beings beat, mocked and tortured him. To think that someone without blemish could be found as having fault shows the corrupt nature of our society. In fact, it doesn't warrant a sacrifice — … Continue reading What’s the Good in Good Friday?
I am 22 years old, which is quite young according to many, but that doesn't mean I haven't had my fair share of trying times. I've dealt with death. I've dealt with heartache. Sadness did not come too far behind, and worry followed shortly after. There have been moments where all I wanted to do … Continue reading This Is Your Teaching Moment
Missed Day 5? Click here. What is it about the holidays? The lights, carolers, festivities? Christmastime teaches us to love one another and appreciate the blessings of our days. This once a year season puts something in the air. We wait for it to come. It gives us hope in humanity. It reminds us to … Continue reading Oh Christmas Season
Welcome to Day 2 of #countdownwithheyujas. Missed Day 1? No worries. Click here. What do you think when you hear Grinch? A menace, villain, enemy, evil? Do you tremor at the look of his face or the maggots in his smile? Cause he does have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile. Let’s just … Continue reading Merry Grinchmas
Hello there and welcome to the debut of #countdownwithheyujas. I’ll be posting a blog post every other day til Christmas. All will be reminiscent of the Holiday Season. Sit back, grab a cup of hot cocoa and stay tuned to my blog. Here's Day 1: On the first day of Christmas my true love gave … Continue reading Twelve Days of Christmas
The holiday season is here. December 1st and decorations are truly welcomed. Lights, holiday movie marathons and Christmas trees abound. While smiles are often found, there are those who aren’t jumping for joy every second they get. They aren’t filled with gleam and wonder as they sip their hot cocoa to The Polar Express’, “here we … Continue reading The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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