Turbulent Waters Offer Reflection

Chalice Hymnal

The overcast sky with the wetness of the grass contributing to my slow yet thoughtful walk to the bank of the Cedar River. The water continued to call me. I stared into the murkiness of the turbulent river water and prayed the hymn: "I've Got Peace Like a River" for our world.

May each of let the water speak and wash over us and let's accept peace, love and joy.

On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I made the decision and drove down Rainier Avenue South and took a photo of these murals.

I hope you find beauty and reflect upon this quote by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other.”

Living Stones Comes to Life: 10-9-8-7...The Website has Launched.

Living Stones Ministries Rock On! has come to life with the launch of the organization’s website.

My long-time friend from high school, Shannon Johnson, who is the Creative Director with Cruz Management Solutions in Indianapolis, has created a well designed website.

When you go to the homepage, choose a stone with a title and click on it. You will go to that subject page. These stones are living stones!

Check out the website: http://livingstonesministriesrockon.net/.

I am not showing you this website for financial donations at this point because I do not anticipate Living Stones to have their nonprofit designation until late 2017 or 2018. Instead of casting stones, I am encouraging you to volunteer with an organization that resonates with who you are and your values in 2017.

Rock On!

Living the American Dream

I have never thought I have lived the American Dream or my personal. I am living it with the help of others.  One individual is my long time friend from my Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, Shannon Johnson.  Shannon is the Creative Director with Cruz Management Solutions in Indianapolis. (Please see CruzManagementSolutions.com) I cannot imagine building a foundation for Living Stones Ministries Rock On! without Shannon’s creative direction and assistance.

Shannon has created a mission filled logo, stationery, envelopes and business cards. He sent me the brochure last evening.  Shannon is presently creating the website. The website should launch in the very near future.

I am not asking for financial donation from you. You are welcome to use my ideas in your community to be of service to others. That’s all I care.

I give gratitude for team of family and friends, who are making my dream a reality.

I encourage you to share this post so maybe just maybe one person will be inspired to volunteer and give back their respective community.

Live the Dream. Rock On!

Reaping What You Sow

I drove by this church sign on Friday. Just wondering..."How are you planting your seeds? What do your seeds grow? Are you doing your best?"

I then read Vince, a church friend's post later the same day. I am not a political animal but I am concerned about our world.

"The sun will rise on Wednesday morning regardless of what happens on Tuesday. Each of us will have a decision to make that day – do we roll up our sleeves and work to build a future together? Yes or No. This past year has shown us many areas of difference… how best do we move forward, reaching out to find common ground? We do not fully exist outside of our community – those whom we know and love, who know and love us in return. I am committed to have those hard discussions, to truly hear concerns, to continue relationships which have grown strained, finding ways that we can grow and learn together. My prayer for today is that you join me, with full knowledge that it will not be easy and that we must find a way to love each other.?"

So I ask you once more these questions: "How are you planting your seeds?" What do your seeds grow? Are you doing your best?"

Reaping What You Sow

I drove by this church sign on Friday. Just wondering..."How are you planting your seeds? What do your seeds grow? Are you doing your best?"

I then read Vince, a church friend's post later the same day. I am not a political animal but I am concerned about our world.

"The sun will rise on Wednesday morning regardless of what happens on Tuesday. Each of us will have a decision to make that day – do we roll up our sleeves and work to build a future together? Yes or No. This past year has shown us many areas of difference… how best do we move forward, reaching out to find common ground? We do not fully exist outside of our community – those whom we know and love, who know and love us in return. I am committed to have those hard discussions, to truly hear concerns, to continue relationships which have grown strained, finding ways that we can grow and learn together. My prayer for today is that you join me, with full knowledge that it will not be easy and that we must find a way to love each other.?"

So I ask you once more these questions: "How are you planting your seeds?" What do your seeds grow? How are you planting your seeds?What do your seeds grow? Are you doing your best?"

How would you like to 'Rock On!?

I need help with hats for those in need. When my seniors in nursing homes and assisted livings pass on, I need to help other residents learn to loom hats. I found out that one of the seniors, who passed on, promised two organizations hats. I plan to keep this woman's promise. By completing and donating the hats, Living Stones will be honoring the recent passing of our seniors and their community work. I have yarn, looms, hooks and needles to stitch up the hats. If you live in the Seattle area, I will provide you with the looms and yarn that I have on hand. Help me to honor the five women, who passed on and fulfill the promise made. If you cannot help by making a hat, share a kind word with a person in need and Rock On!