by Deryn | Jul 29, 2025 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, TRANSFORMATION, Transitions, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
The Parable of the Ginger Root “They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.” – Psalm 92:14 Old and wrinkled, ignored, unseen, Left to die – a “has-been,” Deemed no longer fit to cook, Discarded with a passing... 
by Deryn | Jan 27, 2025 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Seasons of Life, TRANSFORMATION, Transitions, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
Winter in the northern hemisphere has always seemed so dark to me. In view of current affairs, it seems that darkness has covered the world, so I thought I would explore what darkness really means. In a world that celebrates light, progress, and visibility, darkness... 
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 | Feb 23, 2023 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, LEARNING JOURNEYS, Real Life, Social History, SOCIAL JUSTICE, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
I recently had to study for my Civics Test to become a naturalized citizen of the US. The history and foundation of the nation were based on the premise of freedom. Two of these freedoms were freedom of expression and thought. These are fundamental human rights... 
by Deryn | Dec 14, 2022 | LANDSCAPES OF LIFE, Real Life, Social History, SOCIAL JUSTICE, TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
For my final blog post for the year, I have a special guest, Elder Breda Hines, who faces challenges most of us have never had to deal with. Her story breaks my heart, and I hope this interview will open your hearts to others who have to live with the daily...