Jul 22, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
As a teenager, I often heard about God. I went to a Christian high school that taught the word of God. During that time, I thought about giving my life to God, but for some reason, I could not take that step. The truth is, I had several preconceived ideas about what...
Jul 15, 2019 | Gilberta Thompson |
We see the lights, the stages, the success stories. Those that seem to have found their way and are killing it at life. Those that seem to have risen above their situations, temptations, and adversities. Then we begin to wonder, is there some divine order to all of...
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....
