Monthly Archives: February 2012

Overcoming The Stigma Of Socially Transmitted Disease

Socially transmitted diseases can be deadly. Added to the weight of possibly dying from the disease, is the shame, guilt, and cruel judgement of others. It is possible to overcome the stigma attached to a social illness and overcome one’s … Continue reading

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Devalued Human Life: Ending Abuse & The True Value Of A Child

Children are a blessing to be treasured. However, too many children are treated as if they have no inherent value. My prayer is that every child would be valued as persons of equal value to all other persons. I value my … Continue reading

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Smart Boomers Practice Good Health Maintenance

“The seasons change, and so do I”. It’s true, we baby boomers are getting older and smart boomers practice health maintenance, in order to achieve abundant aging. Winter is leaving and Spring is on the way. I know when Spring … Continue reading

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Devalued Human Life: Do You Hear The Children Screaming?!

The value of human life that a society has is best measured in the way that society treats its children. Children are becoming less valuable to us every day and in fact, there is a silent, global holocaust of children … Continue reading

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Faith In Jesus Isn’t Religious Madness

Religion becomes madness when power-hungry human beings use it to control others and gain personal power and admiration. Faith in Jesus isn’t religious madness. Faith in Jesus is to be involved in a spiritual relationship with God. Jesus was put … Continue reading

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Trauma, Loneliness,& Finding Acceptance, Through Jesus

The subjects I write about the most on, Boomer Back-Beat are Jesus and trauma. I have happiness and joy in my life too but I choose to write about the traumas in my life, in order to show others how … Continue reading

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This Boomer Is Giving Up On Politics

The 2012 Republican presidential election primary is in full swing and the expensive, elaborate political extravaganza has begun. I find little that I can put my trust in and I am giving up on politics. The United States is faced with … Continue reading

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Jesus Is The Key To A Meaningful Life

Everything visible in the world is temporary, including ourselves. Life subject to death often seems meaningless and in vain but Jesus, Who offers eternal life, is the key to a meaningful life. Eternal life is Spiritual life that isn’t subject to death. I’ve … Continue reading

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Counting The Blessings In Getting Older

The modern culture celebrates youth and it is easy to get caught up in trying to hang on to youth. However, I find it time better spent in embracing this new stage in my life, by counting the blessings that … Continue reading

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Acknowledging Un-named Grief And Living With Permenent Sorrow

Grief must not be denied. It is a process that must be experienced. When grief is denied, it becomes un-named grief that makes itself known as depression and anxiety that seemingly, come from nowhere. Healing begins with grieving. An emotional wound that can’t … Continue reading

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