This Is The Day
I woke up this morning to the sound of rain cascading past my window and I wanted to stay in bed. As my dog encouraged me to get up, I…
Read More Missing the Goal
The other day, I was waiting on the sidewalk for the walk sign to light up so I could continue my errands. When the signal changed, I stepped off the…
Read More God’s Precious Treasure
Recently a relative talked about her struggles to come to terms with who she is as a gay Christian. Loneliness, isolation and confusion described her pain. I have used these…
Read More Lost Annie
“Seek and you will find.” I always thought that part of Matthew 7:7 referred to deep, spiritual truths. But Jesus cares about our everyday concerns and recently showed me how…
Read More Box of Chocolates
According to Forest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.” That may be true. The future is largely unpredictable. But when…
Read More Emergency Broadcast System
Remember when the Emergency Broadcast System would interrupt during your favorite show to run a test? The loud squeal would send your hands to protect your ears while the screen…
Read More The Right Chart
A nurse friend of mine had challenges with her job, her children and selling her house. She didn’t think she could handle another stressful issue when her husband became seriously…
Read More Digging Up Roots
Sometimes nature can show us how to deal with problems in our own lives. Recently, I quickly weeded around the flowers in my yard, breaking off the unwanted plants at…
Read More Let Freedom Ring
Colorful fireworks exploding over the lake last night were a reminder of a line in The Star Spangled Banner: “Bombs bursting in air.” Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago bombs…
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