Have you ever experienced something memorable believing you could never forget, only to discover that the details soon escape you? And then, eventually the event can only be vaguely recalled. This has happened to me more than once. I’ve discovered…
Making Life Harder Than It Needs To Be
Are you like me at times, making life harder than it needs to be? I’ve discovered areas of my life where I do just that. Let me share a humorous example. While walking past a financial service center I glanced…
Small but Meaningful Moments of Beauty
Small but meaningful moments of beauty can replenish our soul and strengthen our spirit. A SMALL MEANINGFUL MOMENT The simple act of replacing last year’s calendar has become a meaningful moment of beauty for me. I used to settle for…
Enjoy the Experience
While focusing on what might happen in the future, I too often miss out on the joy of the present experience. This tendency was made clear to me on a recent bike ride with my husband. I was dreading the…
A New Year of Thankfulness Gratitude and Celebration
Years ago when my husband and I were starting our life together, we worked many long hours to build a successful farm and family. Because money was tight we rarely ate out. When we did, we carefully chose from the…
Shine Your Light
What does it mean to you to shine your light? To me, shining your light means sharing your gifts, your talents and abilities to uplift, and bless the lives of others. Haven’t you been buoyed up by another’s act of…
Christmas Blessing
Wishing you a blessed Christmas! In the midst of busy holiday events, I encourage you to set aside time to ponder the significance of the season, and enjoy this beautiful video, “The Christ Child. A Nativity Story.” I invite you…
Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive
With all the busyness this time of year, do you find yourself struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive? Here’s a simple solution that can quickly restore your Christmas spirit. Look for the symbols. They are all around us. …
Trusting God Means Trusting His View of Me
Trusting God means trusting His view of me. This was a profound insight I recently gained that has altered the way I see myself, and others. At a recent church event held for women we were asked to look through…
So Different, And Yet, We Like Each Other
I like my family. We are each so different, yet we really like each other! Over the recent Thanksgiving holiday, my family gathered to celebrate what would have been my mother’s 94th birthday. This family reunion consisted of three days…
The Healing Power of Gratitude
Can gratitude heal? I believe it can. In times of distress, or anxiety, I have felt the restorative strength that comes from giving thanks. The trial may still be there, but through gratitude, I have felt empowered to move forward…
Second-guessing Your Way Out Of An Experience
Do you ever second-guess you way out of an experience? Let me explain what I mean. I teach Sunday school in my local church congregation. I love the opportunity to study God’s word, interact with my neighbors of faith, and…
