All doors may appear to be closed, but the entrance to your heart is open; let righteousness penetrate it, for it is the key to unbolt...

Grudges and enmity are weights that keep us from moving forward to ecstasy. Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar

Melody of the Morning By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Have you ever noticed how a good song can set the tone for your entire day? It’s like...

Praising Him Before the Blessings Arrive By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar I’m at the point in my life where I can praise Him for the blessings,...

Don't forget! There's not a leaf that falls but yet he knows it.

Flowers for the Living By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Life moves fast, doesn’t it? One moment, everything feels great; the next, you’re...

The Grace to Thrive in a Ruthless World by Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Here’s a truth that may surprise you: the passion flower, with its...

The Tension of Faith and Grace By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Looking at this image of a frayed rope, I can’t help but feel like it’s telling...

The Power of Silence: Protecting Our Energy and Our Words By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar There is an ancient saying: “Do not cast your pearls...

The Power of True Affection By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Let's discuss love actual love. Not the Hallmark-card kind, not the fairy-tale...

Faith: The Lifeline We Can’t Live Without By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Faith. That little word carries more weight than most of us care to...

The Wealth in What We Overlook By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar I used to think I didn’t have much like abundance was something just out of...

Ponder This. By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Here’s the thing: kindness isn’t about grand gestures or dramatic acts. It’s about the little...

When the Wind Whispers By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Storms roll in, shaking everything I’ve known, Thunder growls, and shadows stretch...

Thinking Completely Through By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Sometimes, you have to weigh the pros and cons of a situation and its...

Don’t Forget How Badly You Once Wanted What You Have Now By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Sitting here, staring at my desk and trying to make...

Now I See Why By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Looking back, it all makes sense now. My grandmother, Celestine, and my mother, Marva, weren’t...

The Unexpected Magic of Life By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar Life’s funny, isn’t it? One minute, you’re riding high, convinced you have all...

The Lessons Life Hides in Hard Times By Kateb Nuri-Alim Shunnar You know what’s wild about caterpillars? Before they can spread their...

A Reflection on My Academic Journey This milestone may seem small to some, but to me, it’s monumental. Tackling this challenge wasn’t a...