Dr. Carolyn Coon

  Have you ever thought about how you define words? Who or what is your source? Do you rely on the worldly definition? Spiritual? And, is how you apply, the operational definition of interest or concern? Another way of asking these questions are: do you apply worldly definitions to spiritual questions and how do you make […]

  How do you view not just the day, but the word – thanksgiving? Do you save up all your being thankful for a one day splurge? Is that what Thanksgiving is? I don’t think so. And I definitely don’t believe one should ever wait to express thankfulness. To me, ‘thanksgiving’ is a frame of

  What, for you, would be of utmost significance? There’s a saying that says: “A hundred years from now…it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove… but the world may be different because I was important in the life of

  Yep. Your choice. Every day when you wake, whatever happens next is up to you – your attitudes and beliefs which support and drive your choices, decisions, and actions. This should empower you not overwhelm. This should give you the realization that whatever happens in the day, you are in control – in charge.

  Sadly, I’ve learned (experienced and observed) that we sometimes don’t treat our brothers and sisters in the Lord particularly well. (The same comment could also be applied to our nuclear family.) We should react to each other when differences rears its head as an opportunity for iron to sharpen iron (Proverbs 27:17) rather than

  I talk about forgiving a great deal and how important it is for us to act forgiving not just mouth the words. But I haven’t talked about living as forgiven. It is extremely difficult to forgive others and oneself until and unless we walk in our own forgiveness. Sometimes I think we hold onto

  To those who haven’t chosen to live a life of wonder and awe, these words have absolutely no meaning, it would be a mindset that makes no sense. But to those who choose to look at and live life with a sense of appreciation and gratitude for the wonder and awe all around them…

  I think this is a lesson that I keep learning. I know I’ve written about this previously but I keep growing in understanding of what speaking the truth in love means. Being who I am, my view was/is truth is truth and should always be spoken. True. But there is a myriad of ways

  Have you ever asked yourself if you are being too polite? Toward people it may be a positive, but in your actions toward satan – not. I was meandering through my Facebook page and found a question posed by Jesse Duplantis that got me thinking about this. He was asking the question (or maybe

  Strongholds! The sins that so easily beset, which become an an action we do follow… and typically regret. Obviously planks and boulders are hindrances but I also believe that when we attempt to ignore them they grow into even bigger obstacles. The point is to face them and purpose to overcome their power, their