Life Lessons
I Don’t Love Change
Nothing New. In my quiet time this morning, I realized I was sitting on 25 year old couches, looking at faux-finish painted walls which were all the rage about ……
Read MoreWant a better life? Be thankful!
Being thankful has myriad benefits. Being thankful rewards us with better health, cheerier dispositions and deeper, more meaningful relationships. Thankful people enjoy a stronger sense of well-being, suffer fewer symptoms…
Read MorePreach the Gospel to Yourself
What a week. My 24 year old clothes dryer quit. Before I could make arrangements to fix or replace it, I found myself at the ER with Jake, who’d…
Read MoreLean In, Listen Up
Wedding Bells Last week, Dave and I celebrated 19 years of (mostly) wedded bliss. Like so many other couples, we’d included I Corinthians 13:4-8 in our ceremony so I reminisced…
Read MoreMemory Lane Drain
I came face to face with my past this morning. In an effort to purge items in my closet that didn’t fit my style anymore (or to be perfectly honest,…
Read MoreSecrets Rarely Stay Secret
Hurrah! It’s my birthday!!! It’s a time for celebration, lots of cake, but also reflection and goal planning for the coming year. Part of my reflection concerns my legacy ……
Read MoreFacing Scary New Seasons
Uh oh no! I heard the tornado alarms broadcasting on the radio. A lulu of a storm was picking up strength, speed and lots of water as it made its…
Read MoreYou Are Divinely Designed
Did you know the magnificent paintings of Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel tell the sweeping story of Bible, from God’s creation to Christ’s ascension? Centuries of candles…
Read More3 Ways to Survive Togetherness Overload
Togetherness Overload Mr 4-Ever and I have been locked up together for months and I was experiencing TOGETHERNESS OVERLOAD! If your marriage has deteriorated into ho-hum, wouldn’t you like…
Read More4 Ways to Overcome Adversity
Overcoming adversity I grew up in a little town that boasted a large playground. Don’t picture colorful plastic structures with safety rails and seat belts. The 14’ slide was…
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