by Monica A. Coleman | Nov 19, 2010 | Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
I’m not a big fan of self-help books. It’s not that they don’t contain any wisdom or truth. It’s just that I prefer – perhaps even need – more human interaction. But let’s be honest, a book is far cheaper than a life-coach, therapist or weekly lunch with a good...
by Monica A. Coleman | Nov 5, 2010 | Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but I’ll never forget what you said.” That’s the truer version of the playground retort bullied children are supposed to use when maliciously teased. Although the original – “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will...
by Monica A. Coleman | Oct 25, 2010 | Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
Physics was my most difficult class in high school. Every time the teacher posed a question and asked the class for an answer, I got it wrong. I did the equations and exercises and pushed around those little wooden carts, and still never really got it. Even...
by Monica A. Coleman | Oct 10, 2010 | Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
A couple of weeks ago, I reached in my wallet and could not find my credit card. I had not used it in hours and could not put my hand on it after searching my bag and couch. I started looking for the phone number of the last place where I had purchased...
by Monica A. Coleman | Oct 1, 2010 | Blog, Monica's Blog, The Beautiful Mind Blog
Once a month, I gather with community — some are friends; some I barely know. We tell stories of how God brought us out of difficult times and into freedom. This is bread for our journey together. We sit at the table with people who have hurt us. We trust that...