Jasmine Ray-Symms15 hours ago1 minOur Savior is Born!I love decorating our house for the holidays. I have multiple bins filled with decorations, candles, ornaments, special towels for a...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsNov 182 minChoiceI’ve written before about my feelings about choice with mental illness. When I hear statements about how we should “choose joy” or...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsNov 112 minThe Church That Almost DiedMy church is in the process of blending our Methodist congregation with a Lutheran congregation. It’s been an interesting journey. It...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsNov 42 minA Time for EverythingOver the last month or so, I’ve watched the trees change to vibrant red, orange and yellow leaves. Now, as I look out the window, I see...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsOct 282 minWhy Have You Abandoned Me?Today was another session of “Wild Church” where we go to a park and walk the trails as an opportunity to experience God in nature. It...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsOct 212 minHang OnI’ve battled mental illness my entire life. I was in the sixth grade when I first tried to kill myself. I’ve spent decades wanting relief...