by Deryn | Aug 28, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Social History, SOCIAL JUSTICE, TRANSFORMATION
I will explore the ‘Freedom of Association’ this month, another aspect of the US Constitution. This important freedom allows us to form meaningful relationships and activities. We can seek the people and organizations that share our values and beliefs. This is... 
by Deryn | Jul 21, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, SOCIAL JUSTICE, TRANSFORMATION, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
To continue with the series on freedom, this month, I am focusing on the freedom to pursue happiness; some call it the American Dream! The reality of this is certainly not evident on the streets of Washington, DC, with its growing gun violence. So, what is the pursuit... 
by Deryn | Jun 23, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Nature, Real Life, Seasons of Life, SOCIAL JUSTICE, TRANSFORMATION, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
I just had to share this amazing lady’s story with my readers. Diana Sekwaila lives in South Africa. Her story shows you must draw on God-inspired divine strength to see you through difficult circumstances. Diana’s mission is to help people in despair when they... 
by Deryn | May 22, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Social History, SOCIAL JUSTICE
This month I am looking at freedom from slavery in its different forms. The abolition of slavery was declared as part of the United States Constitution as the 13th amendment on January 31, 1865. Where people were no longer allowed to own slaves. “Neither slavery... 
by Deryn | Mar 23, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, Social History, SOCIAL JUSTICE, TRANSFORMATION
Freedom of religion was one of the founding freedoms of the United States. The Pilgrim Fathers were a radical group escaping from persecution in England in 1620, because they did not subscribe to the structure system of the Church of England, established by Henry...