by alteredstoriesministry | Dec 26, 2019 | Energy Blog
I like the hush and quiet of winter, but I’m not fond of the early descent of darkness. I struggle with depression. There. I said it. Depression is real. There’s no shame in having this diagnosis. Winter just happens to pack a little less light. Winter is my...
by alteredstoriesministry | Dec 19, 2019 | Energy Blog
This message is bathed in hope for the parent who has not heard from her kids, who might not see them at Christmas. I want you to know it won’t always be this way. 1 Peter 5:10 My late husband, Roger, was fond of saying, “Let’s make the kind of memories that keep the...
by alteredstoriesministry | Dec 13, 2019 | Energy Blog
Pomegranates are a beautiful fruit, with shiny red “jewels” called arils inside, containing sweet, juicy nectar that surrounds a white seed in the middle. Opening a pomegranate and freeing the jewels from the fruit is hard work, but totally worth the...
by alteredstoriesministry | Dec 9, 2019 | Energy Blog
“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” Do you remember the wonder of a kaleidoscope? As a child I remember peering into a tube with mirrors and pieces of colorful glass. The reflections made amazing patterns...
by alteredstoriesministry | Nov 26, 2019 | Energy Blog
I love Africa. The landscape, people, and, of course, the wildlife are all amazing. Chris, my husband, places himself in the category of wildlife, so how can I not be amazed by the creatures who reside here. Take zebras for instance. When a baby is born the mother...
by alteredstoriesministry | Oct 30, 2019 | Energy Blog
I like big purses. I always have. I somehow feel a need to carry diverse articles with me: random receipts, a collection of pens and mechanical pencils, a notebook, nail clippers, lipsticks, business cards, a small mirror, and dental floss. I recently attended a...
