Day 637 – Part of the solution…
Speaking to a family a few days ago, we were discussing the tragic issue that is western society…
At 35 years old, it was all supposed to be complete.
A loving wife, three or four children, one adopted, a successful writing career, and financial freedom so that money anxiety wasn’t a hindrance.
I even moved countries, just to make sure it would all come together.
There was no way I would be the single guy at the prophesied ‘adult’ social dinner.
How did it go so wrong when I really tried to fulfil this?
I’d had the dream since I was 10 years old!
Why didn’t I succeed?
Was my request too much?
Raw Truth Thought Journal is about life’s challenging moments and the spontaneous perceptions that emerge in my mind.
Now that I’m in no man’s land with an expired life plan, God at the helm, and faith through Jesus as my daily guidance, might as well keep a record to see where this all goes…

Speaking to a family a few days ago, we were discussing the tragic issue that is western society…
…two days ago, I ran into a family who inspired great empathy in me.
Perseverance and endurance are sometimes used interchangeably; as though they were synonyms.
Trust is the ultimate, unspoken communication, inspiring our actions and behaviour.
There is a powerful distinction in the expression of faith and the manifestation of fear.
Think like a proton, always positive…
Being a student by name is easy, but teachability is the challenge
The quest for truth is only useful if you’re prepared to take action with what you find.
The only way to have a friend is to be one…
One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.