by Bill Roushey | May 10, 2023 | A word, Life's Struggles, Living, Random thoughts
When I think of the word “uncomfortable” my thoughts immediately turn to things that I dread, cause pain, or discomfort. I don’t enjoy things like speaking in front of crowds, being around a hostile person, cleaning up an eyesore in the basement, or...
by Bill Roushey | Apr 4, 2021 | A word, Living
Awe is a feeling that comes from looking at a breathtaking view found in nature or the discovery of some profound truth that suddenly brings order into one’s world. When “awe” overtakes us it leaves us with a feeling of amazement or inspiration...
by Bill Roushey | Jan 24, 2020 | A word, Living, Short and sweet, Uncategorized
I’ve been carrying around this scrap of paper in my shirt pocket for more than six months. Scribbled on it are some random thoughts on the subject of joy. Here they are. Perhaps you know someone who possesses an ever-present, unforced smile or kind demeanor....
by Bill Roushey | Oct 26, 2019 | Poetry, Uncategorized
Once you were here and now you’re gone. Everything’s the same yet everything’s different. Together, we’d wade through the mundane. Apart, memories of the mundane are now what I cherish. Alas, we breath the same air and share warmth from the...
by Bill Roushey | Jul 27, 2018 | Bible Study, Devotional, Life's Struggles, Philippians, Uncategorized
If you are like me, there is nothing better than a cup of coffee to start your day. It brings me great joy. Can a person experience the same feeling of joy the rest of the day; even on a bad one? Anyone who has run in religious circles for any length of time has...