Sometimes life feels like Mission Impossible. The tasks ahead of us seem so monumental. We feel burdened by work, finances, social obligations, family, poor choices, and an endless number of other things that keep us from reaching the finish line. There is always something to worry about. We feel we simply don’t have the resources, … Read more
There’s a lot we take for granted. We become so busy, so involved in worldly matters, that we worry more about what we want and don’t have than taking time to reflect and be grateful for what we do have. Sometimes it takes seeing those less fortunate than yourself to realize just what you have … Read more
I am, by nature, an introvert. I’m shy and find it hard to talk to strangers sometimes. There have been occasions, however, when I felt compelled to talk to a total stranger when it appeared they needed help. You never know what someone else is going through and sometimes just a kind word can turn … Read more
When I was young, we often took family vacations in our van, which had an 8-track. We’d listen to The Imperials over and over, pretty much until the tape wore out. I recently ran across some of those old tunes on iTunes and downloaded them. I couldn’t believe they were actually available, but I was … Read more
In Part 1 of my Things That Make Me Happy series, I posted 13 things that came to mind that made me happy. But there are so many wonderful things and experiences on this earth that I can’t possibly fit them all into one post. In fact, building a Things That Make Me Happy list … Read more
Oftentimes, we have to wade through a sea of negativity in our daily lives. People are quick to tear down instead of build up. The pace of life is too quick to take time out to appreciate the beauty around and in us. Sometimes, it’s easy to get sucked in when there’s someone spouting negatively. … Read more
I firmly believe that God sends us signs, little clues, that we’re on the right track or that things will turn out ok. For me, it’s butterflies. It seems nearly every time in my life when I was at a low point or had a big decision to make, a beautiful butterfly would flitter across … Read more
Ten years ago today, evil visited us and gave us a jolting reminder that it still lives and thrives in our times. There were many lives lost that day. The lives of those who survived, witnessed, or heard of these events were indelibly changed forever. Many people prayed for the first time that day and … Read more
When I see whisps of clouds blowing by and orangy-pinks splashed around at sunset, I wonder sometimes if it might be God letting loose His artistic side. He paints with both abandon and purpose. His palette is a brilliant, broad spectrum and His canvas is the universe. For the sky and vast expanses of the … Read more
We’ve all been hurt at some time by someone we love, someone we trusted. Those negative words and actions against us can be easy to hold on to. The problem is, if you hang on to them, there’s less space for the good memories. Rehashing the negative serves no good purpose. It just keeps you … Read more