Do you remember the solar eclipse that happened five years ago here in the United States? It was August 21, 2017. I was able to share that awe-inspiring event with many of my extended family who came to visit. Because…
Laughing at Myself
I did something stupid the other day. Ten years ago, I would have been furious with myself, but now…my first reaction was to laugh. My Mess Up My husband was busy farming and needed me to exchange an incorrect part…
Trials of Faith
I teach Sunday school in my church congregation. Because of two recent tragedies in my community, I was concerned about how to approach the lesson this past week. Surprisingly, or not surprisingly, the lesson was on the Old Testament Book…
What Does it Mean to Live a Great Life
What does it mean to live a great life? As a young child I used to think that every full-grown person was all-knowing and had everything figured out. Once I became full-grown myself I was dismayed to discover that wasn’t…
Love Who You Are Today
Some time ago I read a post that rubbed me the wrong way. The first sentence read, “When I was this size (a number was written here), I hated myself! I hated my life!” Those were strong words, and I…
Insights on Religion and Democracy
I believe we all desire to make our world a better place. As a woman of faith and a great love for my country, I’d like to share a video of a conversation the late Clay Christensen had with a…
The Greater Influence of Loving Your Neighbor
I recently attended my son’s Master’s degree defense. It was the culmination of years of study and work. Needless to say, I was proud of him. Receiving a Master’s degree is an accomplishment! But it wasn’t this educational achievement of…
Self-care vs Self-centeredness
I have found value in studying and learning self-help principles. What I’ve learned has assisted me in overcoming mental and emotional challenges over the years. BUT… I’ve seen those same principles carried too far, where the focus becomes one of…
My Treasure Box
I have a treasure box. Does hearing those words, conjure up ideas of gemstones and sparking jewelry spilling over the sides of a pirate treasure chest? Though I do like that image, this treasure box contains things of far greater…
In Remembrance
Today is Memorial Day in the United States. It is a solemn day of remembrance for honoring those who have died while serving in the armed forces. It is a time to reflect with gratitude on the freedoms we enjoy….
When Faced With A Dilemma
What do you do when the choice you need to make is not between good and bad, but rather between two great options? This happens to me daily. If you find yourself in similar situations, I have a few suggestions…
The Art of Receiving
As my family was offering their advice to a daughter in her dilemma, I realized I had the same challenge. I struggle knowing how to receive graciously. My daughter had received a gift from a friend that was more expensive…
