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Relax in the Lord!!
"To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment." (Jane Austen 1775-1817) Everyday activities can create chaos in our lives. Fear, anxiety, anger and doubt play far too large a role in our lives and sometimes kill our peace...
What’s the “Best Thing In Life?”
My mom Ginny, a wonderful teacher reminded me, “you can’t buy health.” These wise words often come to mind as I hear of so many struggling with health problems. It does seem that the REAL things in life cannot be purchased, no matter whom you are. Steve Jobs, CEO and...
Re-Calculating…
“At the next corner make a legal U-turn,” my GPS squawked at me. When I flew past the “next corner,” the same reprimand came through once again but this time annunciating little more forcefully and with stern authority (Now you see why I call her Pearl, the “dash...
In a Blink of an Eye
Sitting in her kitchen enjoying a morning cup of coffee with her husband, a four foot torrent of mud ravaged through my sister’s house knocking her husband down to the ground. Thankfully Larry could get up and both he and my sister hurried to higher ground. This...
The Call to Serve
It’s not WHERE you live; it’s HOW you live. It’s not WHAT you have; it’s HOW you use it. We are all called to be of service, to serve one another. Throughout the ages, wise sages from all walks of life remind us of this important message of service. A generous heart,...
What Matters Most?
Life pushes forward by cycles: days, weeks and years; autumn, spring, fall, and summer; infancy, teens, middle age and senior citizen; joys, sorrows, and resilience. At each of these junctures in our life, it’s important that we just don’t blindly follow the herd into...
Let’s Be Children At Christmas and Throughout the Year!
At Christmas time I believe in the things that children do. Even Jesus encouraged us to become like little children, likening it to the kingdom of heaven. So what do the children believe? “I believe with English children that holly placed in windows will protect our...
Don’t Forget
During this busy season, more than ever we seem to be operating from lists – gift lists, grocery lists, social lists, etc. We don’t want to overlook any festive touch or special person. We are all terribly forgetful. None of us is immune. But as we are swept up into...
The Story is “Ours to Write”
These days before Christmas are spent in many hours of preparation. We busy ourselves planning the many aspects of the holiday season – decorating trees, writing cards, cooking family recipes and gift shopping. Weeks, days and hours are spent in anticipation. But as...