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Wrestling with Doubt
In Sunday School, we’re studying Adam Hamilton’s “Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith”. We’re discussing the concept of God, the Bible,...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Jan 19, 20252 min read


But I’m right!
I had a difficult week. I got into a disagreement with someone I deeply respect. I felt rejected and condemned. My ego was bruised. But,...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Jan 16, 20252 min read


New Year, New Start, Same God
2025 For those of us born in the 1900’s, we may have had a different expectation of what the world would like one quarter of the way...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Dec 28, 20242 min read


Ask Not
John F. Kennedy spoke the famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” At the urging...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Dec 22, 20242 min read


Invisible Disabilities
I’m struggling today. I got up, exercised and cleaned the kitchen. I’m working on an upcoming sermon and, of course, writing this blog...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Dec 15, 20242 min read


Prepare the Way of the Lord
I was very moved by Pastor Malcolm’s sermon this morning. Based on Luke 1:68-79, he spoke of God using His children to transform the...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Dec 8, 20241 min read


A Precious Gift
It’s that time of year again. A time for overextended credit cards, family drama and disappointment as what we long for the holidays...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Thank You
Thank you, God, for my wife. I am blessed with the most amazing, loving, strong woman. We’ve been together since I was a child. She’s...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Nov 23, 20242 min read


Hope
It’s been an interesting week. Last week I was very discouraged. After waiting weeks to see a neurologist, she was not very hopeful. She...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Renewal
I love fall. I love the colors. I love the sound of footsteps on leaves. I love the holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving and the soon to be...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Nov 3, 20242 min read


Remembering My Mother
Our church, United in Grace, offers “Wild Church” called “Grace in the Wild”. We have a short program and then wander in the woods...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Oct 30, 20241 min read


Trusting God
Life can be hard. It can be hard when dreams don’t come true. It can be sad or frustrating. Sometimes we do everything “right” only to...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Things I Wonder About…
As I learn more about my Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MND) diagnosis, I find myself wondering what this will look like. I am in the...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Please Understand
Recently, I shared that I’ve been diagnosed with Major Neurocognitive Disorder, the new umbrella term for dementia. Getting a dementia...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Not Done Yet
And the sadness begins. It’s been two weeks since my diagnosis of Major Neurocognitive Disorder. I was in denial. Making plans under the...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Providing Support
I’ve noticed friends and family are having a hard time accepting my diagnosis of Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MND). I understand that....
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Dementia
I write my blog posts around three topics: Mental Illness, LGBTQ and addiction. Those are three areas of my life that challenge me. Last...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Sep 21, 20242 min read


Just Breathe
As I thought about the topic for this blog post, the phrase, “In this moment” came to mind. I lay in bed saying my nightly prayers and a...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Sep 14, 20242 min read


The Glass is Refillable
There is a meme going around. It says it doesn’t matter if the glass is half full or half empty, the glass is refillable. I’m not a...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Find Your Voice
I’ve had a website and blog since 2016. I haven’t gone viral. I don’t have thousands of followers. But I have a few loyal friends who...
Jasmine Ray-Symms
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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