Category Archives: Love

Called to New Life

Posted on April 12, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

It is Easter once again. With hope in our hearts we proclaim, “Christ is Risen. Blessed is the Resurrection of our Lord.”  The Father raised Him to new life.  Now, He is calling us to new life. Easter reminds us … Continue reading →

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Love You

Posted on February 14, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

“Love you, love you,” I said in Armenian, as I ended a phone conversation with my sister, while waiting to pick up a cup of coffee at a local joint. A beautiful elderly woman smiled and asked if I had … Continue reading →

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Thread of Permanence…Love

Posted on February 1, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

Celebrity deaths and the grief that accompanies them prompt the collective question about the purpose of life. We start to think, “What is a life well lived? What imprint are we leaving on the world? What do we fear most … Continue reading →

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“Game of Life”

Posted on January 21, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

One of the oldest American board games is the “Game of Life.” Players spin a wheel on the board and travel along charted roads in small plastic automobiles according to the number on which the spin stops. Each car has … Continue reading →

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Rejoice, Rejoice

Posted on December 24, 2019 by thisihumblyspeak

This Christmas, I pray, For humanity to simply hold the hand of God And with humility on bended knee Feel the wonderment in the force of His sovereignty He is parent, you are child. The creases in His palm speak … Continue reading →

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Tug at my Heartstrings

Posted on August 18, 2019 by thisihumblyspeak

This past month has been one where things on my mind truly hit my heart with a new depth of understanding.  I feel the pull on my heartstrings, a tug-of-war between letting go and holding on, which is familiar to … Continue reading →

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The Eyes Speak

Posted on February 14, 2019 by thisihumblyspeak

The old saying that “eyes are a reflection of your inner self” holds true. The eyes have been regarded as the mirror of our mental states. The great Roman philosopher Cicero said, “The face is a picture of the mind … Continue reading →

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Unwrap the Love

Posted on December 24, 2018 by thisihumblyspeak

This Christmas, Unwrap the gift of Love nestled in your heart, And allow the winter winds to carry it as an offering, Delivering its wealth through the delicate hands of Hope Across neighborhoods and nations. Unwrap the Love. And in … Continue reading →

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Silence Is Never Really Silent

Posted on June 5, 2018 by thisihumblyspeak

I ask, “Where shall we go for dinner?” while my husband searches for a favorite bottle of wine from the wine cooler. But the question is only a formality. We each know we will choose the usual restaurant a mile … Continue reading →

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