Miracle Mindset

Is Your Dream Aligned with God’s Purpose? In the journey of life, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, grappling with the dreams we harbor within our hearts. Have you ever paused to question if your dreams are truly in alignment with God’s purpose for you? It’s a profound inquiry that can define the trajectory of your life. Are you chasing your own aspirations, or are you pursuing the divine plan that God has uniquely crafted for you? This contemplation can evoke both excitement and fear. The idea that God has a specific design for each of us can be both invigorating and daunting.  

 Photos and Story by Ken Hulsey This past weekend, Terri and I headed out to East Texas to spend the day in the historic town of Jefferson . Neither of us had ever visited this charming town before, but I had picked up a brochure about it during one of my stops at the Texas Welcome Center in Waskom, which is just west of Shreveport off Interstate 20. I have been interested in exploring East Texas for some time now, so I’ve been collecting brochures about the area for about a year. Before settling in Louisiana, Terri and I had seriously considered relocating to Tyler, but we opted to move closer to our family instead. Nevertheless, our fascination with this part of the country has never left us.

Fear can cause us to do and think the craziest stuff. It can cause us to doubt God and ourselves, to think the worst instead of the best, to see only the negative instead of what is going on in our lives that is positive, and to be overly hard on ourselves.

  Monroe's: A Taste of New Mexico in Albuquerque Written By Ken Hulsey For fans of New Mexican cuisine, few places stir excitement quite like Monroe's in Albuquerque . This restaurant has stood the test of time, delighting locals and visitors alike with its rich, authentic flavors that capture the essence of New Mexico's culinary heritage. My fond memories of Monroe's linger from the time I lived in Albuquerque, and each visit to this cherished establishment felt like a reunion with an old friend.

 Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: A Day of Heritage and Resilience Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a day widely recognized in the United States for its vibrant celebration of Mexican culture, but its origins trace back to a significant historical event in Mexico. In 1862, during the Franco-Mexican War, the Mexican army achieved a remarkable victory at the Battle of Puebla against French forces. This underdog victory, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, stands as a testament to resilience and determination, reflecting broader themes of identity and heritage that resonate today.

  Embracing Today: A Message of Encouragement Written By Tina Martin Yesterday, a friend shared a thought that resonated deeply: “Your life is the loudest message you’re ever going to ‘post’.” This simple statement reflects the profound truth that our actions and attitudes communicate more than mere words. Later, another friend reminded me, “You have to take responsibility for your attitude and your actions.” Combined, these messages felt like a grown-up challenge lying at my feet.

Written By Ken Hulsey  A video from Looper that circulated a few years ago, rather accurately depicts just how popular and life-changing an experience seeing Star Wars back in 1977 actually was.  Before I share that video, I want to share my very own experience. The first ever image that I ever saw from Star Wars appeared on a fellow classmate's school folder. It was a scene from the film that featured two Imperial Stormtroopers in combat. I didn't know anything about the movie; in fact, I didn't even know that the characters I was looking at were called Stormtroopers. In fact, I'm sure that I thought that they were supposed to be robots. It honestly didn't matter. From that one image, I knew that I had to see Star Wars. Those two Imperial Troopers were the coolest thing my ten-year-old eyes had ever seen!

First published in Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy (Magazine) – Fall /Winter 1977 In STAR WARS, Carrie Fisher has a film role that measures up to her fantasy life. She portrays the beautiful Princess Leia, a senator from the planet Alderaan and a rebel-leader working secretly for freedom and justice against the oppressive, evil Galactic Empire.

Mark Hamill Talks About His Experience Making Star Wars From a press conference of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association – By Yani Begakus Mark Hamill – With all the merchandising that’s going on, I really wish they would publish the original screenplay for STAR WARS. It is so thick with ideas – more descriptions and more of everything than was in the movie. There just wasn’t time to get it all in. Yes, it is very simple, and people say there is no storyline – just bad guys chasing you because you have something they want. On one level, that’s true; on another level…you know, even though I am ostensibly the hero, George Lucas has given me a menagerie of supporting creatures – animal, vegetable, and mineral – and everybody’s working together. Men working with machines, working with rodents, working with whatever…I think it’s terrific.