Jul 8, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
From the moment we come into this world, every one of us knows that we all ought to belong. We belong to our parents. We belong to our families. We belong. As we grow, the choice of where we want to belong expands. You get to choose which grouping of friends or...
Jul 1, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
“Why should I have to forgive him?” I said prayerfully as I wrestled with God. I shouted with tears in my eyes, “It’s not fair!!!” Immediately I knew what God, my Creator, was saying to me. He responded sternly, “Fair? So let’s talk about fair. Do you think it...
Apr 15, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
Over the lifespan of humanity, this is a question that has plagued so many. People often wonder, “If I am a good person…If I make good decisions…then why do bad things happen to me?” Innately, we believe that bad things should only happen to those that “deserve” it....
Apr 8, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
Over my short time on earth, I’ve learned that trauma and loss are inevitable. No one wins all the time. Well, that is unless you are God, and you have a whole slew of angels at your command (insert Holy Ghost tongues). There are times we lose what is dear to us....
Apr 1, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
For the past few months or so, I have been in renovation mode; hence why you have not heard from me in a while. [Insert heartfelt apology L] I have never had to do renovations of any home so this is my first experience in constructing a home. While it definitely can...
Jan 14, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
Have you ever watched the movie Pleasantville? As a child, I must have watched this movie at least a dozen times. Pleasantville was about a world that was black and white. Everything seemed perfect, and everyone lived comfortably on the surface. That was until a...
