A few months ago I did something that I should have done years ago. I scheduled time for friendship. This seems simplistic but it really…
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Where Do You Find Your Treasure?
Have you tried geocaching? It is a recreational activity where participants use GPS coordinates to locate a hidden “treasure”. People hide caches (the treasure you…
View More Where Do You Find Your Treasure?Think on These Things
Words can tear you down in the space of a moment. They cut like the sharpest of knives laying bare our insecurities and self-condemnation. Never…
View More Think on These ThingsBroken and Poured Out
Isn’t it frustrating when you spill something? Maybe it’s that cup of coffee you have been waiting so impatiently for, maybe it’s the gravy during…
View More Broken and Poured OutGod is the Master Planner
I love to plan! Maybe you do too. I make lists, menus, and schedules and outline my days, weeks, and months in an orderly fashion.…
View More God is the Master PlannerDecisions: All in God’s Time
Mom and Dad had a picture hanging in their house. I don’t know where they got it but it is gold and brown, colors that…
View More Decisions: All in God’s TimeThe Word and Our Negative Emotions
I don’t remember a time when I have been more angry, and I felt my anger was justified. I was in the midst of circumstances…
View More The Word and Our Negative EmotionsThe Power of the Written Word
Our words are powerful. They can heal a broken heart or tear someone’s dreams to pieces in a heartbeat. As little children we are taught…
View More The Power of the Written WordFinding Calm in the Midst of My Storm
I left the church that Sunday. I just got in the car and drove away before the service even started. The entire congregation watched me…
View More Finding Calm in the Midst of My StormGod is Gentle
Are you broken and battered, feeling like you just can’t face one more challenge? Have you been beating yourself up over your perceived failures? Are…
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