We’re now into a new year, and I always like to take time to reflect back on the previous year. There’s an awful lot to reflect on – political unrest, global pandemics, Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … social media upheaval … it’s easy to forget all the wonderful events that also occurred, mainly because they are never a focus of the mainstream media and are less likely to go viral. [...]
Register for the webinar by clicking here We are fast approaching the end of a year that has tested our global community's faith, resolve, and patience on so many levels. Yet the holidays are a time of hope, peace, and joy; there is always a Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … time and place for celebration and renewal of faith. And a time to celebrate and honor mothers. The power [...]
Fall is just around the corner, which makes this the perfect time to reflect not just on events of the present year, but on our life in general. Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … Spiritually each season represents a step along a spiritual journey. In general terms, spring represents new birth and childhood, summer is a symbol for youth, autumn relates to adulthood and maturity, and winter is known as a [...]
In these turbulent times it’s very easy to become overwhelmed, to lose hope, or even worse, to lose faith. But it’s exactly at times like these, Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … when the world around us is in chaos, that we need faith and hope the most. I’ve learned many lessons over the years, some taught in a classroom, some taught by life. The lessons and truths I take most [...]
Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … Summer is upon us and the world is still in a state of chaos from the global pandemic. Family vacations are being canceled or changed to close-to-home activities. We are still trying to adjust to social distancing and attending church and other events virtually rather than in person. Now, more than ever, is a time for empathy, for faith, to respect each other and help [...]
Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … As another holiday season rapidly approaches it’s important to step back from the hustle and bustle and shopping and planning long enough to reflect upon where we’ve come from and who we are today. I’m never able to do that without starting at the beginning … the boy I was and the love, sacrifice, and dreams that led me down the path to the [...]
Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … As a child I was very mischievous (as most children can be). I would get into trouble, disobey my mother, make unrealistic demands – I was a normal child. My mother was patient, supportive, but even so there were times when she would reach her limit. Rather than lash out in anger, she would pray. She would pray for patience, kindness, grace … but more [...]
Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … Have you ever had a truly awful day – whether it’s work or school or personal issues, whatever the case may be – where you felt like giving up and railed against the unfairness of the world? How did you deal with it? Did you wallow in self-pity, anger, and/or resentment? For how long? What did it take for you to get up and get [...]
Jones Onigbinde – Great Mother Heart … I am often asked what my greatest influence is, and I can never choose just one. My answer is invariably, “God and my mother.” I thank and pray and speak to both daily and am ever grateful for the inspiration and character building and life-lessons that both have and continue to impart on me. What would your answer be? Who or what had the most [...]
Jones Onigbinde - Great Mother Heart ... Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, but just for a moment let’s forget about the cards and flowers and hastily purchased presents and think about what Mother’s Day really means. About what your mother has really meant in your life, how much she has shaped the person you are today. As we prepare to celebrate another Mother’s Day, take a moment to step back and ponder [...]
