Category: Traveling Companions-Relationships with Others and self

A Third Sunday of Advent Reflection The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete—“Rejoice.”It is the Sunday of joy, marked by the lighting of the rose-colored candle. Yet the joy of Advent is not shallow happiness or easy celebration. It is a joy that dares to exist alongside sorrow, waiting, and longing. It is a…

Spiritual Friendship in a Fractured World: Lessons from Aelred of Rievaulx

Nov 24, 2025

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A Reflection by Roy Pearson This summer, our church reviewed the lives of those who have lived before us as followers of Jesus. We studied some “saints” of the church that we may not remember, like Aelred of Rievaulx. I just read Aelred’s most famous treatise on “Spiritual Friendship”. n the twelfth century, Aelred of…

In Honor of My Mother, Lelia Hilda McGill, On What Would Be Her 112th Birthday

Nov 19, 2025

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On November 20, 2025, my mother, Lelia Hilda McGill, would have turned 112 years old. Though she has been gone for many years, her life, strength, and remarkable spirit continue to shape me every single day. This is my tribute to the woman who gave me life—and taught me how to live it. A Childhood…

Growing Up on a Farm in Greene County, Mississippi: The Foundation of My Life

Nov 17, 2025

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A reflection by Roy Pearson I grew up on a small farm in rural Greene County, Mississippi, during the 1950s—a world far removed from the conveniences and noise that surround us today. Ours was a life of hard work, simple pleasures, deep roots, and lessons that would quietly shape the direction of my entire life.…

Growing Up in a Country Church in Mississippi

Nov 16, 2025

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A Reflection by Roy Pearson I grew up in the red clay hills of South Mississippi, where farming shaped our days and faith shaped our lives. My father was both a farmer and a preacher—a bi-vocational calling that was very common in those days. He pastored anywhere from two to five small rural churches at…

Reflections on The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran: A Christian Perspective

Nov 6, 2025

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by Roy Pearson Introduction:Every generation seeks wisdom that speaks to both the heart and the soul. Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet has done exactly that for nearly a century — offering poetic reflections on love, work, freedom, and faith. As a follower of Jesus, I recently revisited this timeless masterpiece and found that, while its message…

🌤️ Illusions by Richard Bach: A Christian Reflection on Reality and Faith

Nov 6, 2025

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By Roy Pearson ✈️ Introduction I recently read Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach, a thought-provoking and beautifully written story that invites readers to look at life from a spiritual perspective. While I do not agree with all of the book’s ideas — especially since I am a follower of Jesus…

Comparing the Teachings of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Alchemist, Siddhartha, and the Bible

Nov 1, 2025

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Across time and cultures, people have searched for meaning, purpose, and a deeper spiritual life. Books like Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, and Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha speak to this human longing. Each explores the journey toward inner peace, enlightenment, and destiny. The Bible, however, offers a unique perspective…

Honoring God’s Creatures: The Role of Animals in Our Lives

Oct 2, 2025

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