Life and love inspire us most and this book is all about life and love. Through the organization of heart felt poetry, this book is about exploring self through love, understanding life through love and allowing the soul to feel what it feels best, love.

God is love—there are few more quoted statements from all of Scripture. Although wonderfully simple, the idea that God is fundamentally loving is incredibly profound. And yet, sometimes we confuse God’s love with our human understanding of love—an understanding that is inherently imperfect, sometimes self-serving, and often fickle. Helping us walk in the belief that God is love—not that love is God—this book explores what the Bible actually teaches about how and what God loves. Readers will discover that, although we often misunderstand, misuse, and take for granted God’s love, it’s actually more wonderful, pure, and satisfying than we ever imagined.

A clear and easy-to-understand look at some of the most profound questions we face, such as what happens when we die, is it possible to have the divine within, what are the causes of suffering, and how can spiritual realities be personally explored-with a powerful message about the potential each of us has to discover the purpose of existence.

This is a special edition release of my Reflections Poetry Series. The experience of life in its ups and downs can be inspirational if you are inclined to see it that way. Poetry is not the lost art some think it is. I relish the reading of poetry for the beautiful expression of true soul and spirit that it is and so I have contributed through my work, the musings of my own heart, soul and spirit. I see things often in terms of a poetic theme with infinite depth and endless meaning. I view life from the eyes of an inspired spiritual and artistic poet from my greatest moments of elation to my darkest moments of despair. But I know that these life lessons that stem from our inspiration, those things that call to our souls are important. They matter.

Morning is a time to embrace renewed opportunity, fresh perspective, and an overall sense of rejuvenation. Morning Reflections is a collection of powerful and inspirational reading that is dedicated to helping you begin each new day in a positive way. Christian and inspirational author and poet Karen Jean Matsko Hood has woven together poems, prayers, and Biblical verses to fill your soul and spirit with peace and understanding. Just like a hearty morning meal strengthens your physical body, it is equally important to center your emotions and nourish your spirit with the sure footing that can only come from a personal connection with the Creator. Morning Reflections offers enlightenment and wisdom through blending encouraging prose and Scripture passages. This truly insightful new book of reflections makes for a perfect bedside companion or as a topic of conversation over the coffee table. This book is a wonderful gift to friends and family for daily morning prayer and appreciation of Christ’s teachings. It is also for those with whom we are given the opportunity to share and experience it.

This new volume uses an engaging and timeless mix of uplifting inspirational quotes that are as relevant today as they were centuries ago, framed by an extraordinary combination of exquisite sixteenth century Islamic art from the Smithsonian's Freer/Sackler Gallery and stunning contemporary images of the waters, rivers and, oceans. The publication includes full color photos and images divided into seven sections: Love, Joy, Grief, Resilience, Gratitude, Enlightenment, and Peace. Author Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave's moving introduction, in which she writes of her personal loss, inspires the reader to re-embark on the spiritual journey started in Love & Wisdom.

This book is a voice of hope in an unhinged world. It is a candid, genuine guide for those who took, as Robert Frost wrote, The Road Less Traveled. Alfred Lackey PhD, Holistic Counseling Service Patricia Wilson has a ninety-chord love song to fuel the required emotional nutrients that we need. Surely within her book lies a distinctive Rhema for all of us. Connie Lackey, founder of the Ladies Tea Ministry As I read Patricias book, it enlightened me as to what God would intend us to do. The Lord said, Write the vision and make it plain upon tablets that he may run that readeth it. (Hab 2:2) Dick Halloran, Director, Life Abundant Bible College and Healing Rooms. In reading Patricias book I received a blessing in that she was able to express herself with words that God would give her in her walk of faith with Himeven through the tragedy of her loss, knowing how God would sustain her and carry her to the next level. I found that her love for the Lord was expressed in each word I read. I know that anyone reading this book will come to know that there are treasures that only God can give. I believe from my heart that God has great and mighty things ahead for her. JoAnn Halloran, director of Life Abundant Ministry Healing Rooms. I have known Pat many years as a Christian sister, and she lives by Be doers of the Word and not hearers only. James 1:22 (NKJV) I highly recommend this book to all as an inspirational devotion! Vickie Linnins, Teacher My friend, the young-hearted, godly enthusiast Pat Wilson, takes you face-to-face with life and love by rendering her ideas of love to the loveless and strength to the weak. She is inserting the keys to these mysteries as she sees fit, to help fill emptiness and mend brokenness. This book should be taken with you and used as positive energy for any day of your life as our Earth Angel Pat intended it. Donna V. Foster, broker, realtor, and co-owner of Coldwell Banker Foster Real Estate, Inc