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Lead Yourself Well
“Most people want more from life than what they’re getting” Michael Hyatt Have you thought about your life: who you are, what you know,...
You can be Satisfied
“From your lofty adode you water the mountains, the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work.” Psalm 104:13 (ESV) I read this verse...
Finding Hope and Comfort
“Consolation is the dropping of a gentle dew from heaven on desert hearts beneath.” Charles Spurgeon We were out for an evening drive...
Setting the Pace and Direction of Your Life
"Set your minds on things above." Col 3:2 I had an opportunity to drive a race car recently. Well, actually it was a Nascar simulator. It...
The Gift of Seeing God's Presence In Our Lives
“Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” Gen 28:16 We were sitting in the backyard recently and my husband noticed a...
Now is the Time to Live a Life of Joy
A childhood memory recently came to me like an old friend I had not seen for a while. I was looking outside and I suddenly recalled an...
Finding Rest
What do you think of when you hear the word rest? Rest is so much more than getting at least 7 hours of sleep.* The older I get, the more...
Finding the Wisdom You Need
"Happy are those who find wisdom and those who get understanding." Proverbs 3:13 Though I don’t remember the speaker at my high school...
Living More Fully
We had a family outing last weekend. The forecast was warm and sunny. I pulled out my favorite sandals from last summer and rushed out...
Commit to the Journey
“One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, right here, right now, in this single, solitary, monumental moment in your life — is to...
Being Inspired To Be Proud of the Work You Do
"Whatever your life's work is, do it well." Martin Luther King Jr. He called me over to look at his completed work. I have to admit that...
The Power of Seeing the Wonder Present in All of Life's Circumstances
"Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder." E. B. White Each year I need to remind myself to pay attention and see the wonder...
Living with Kindness
When our children were small I had an interesting conversation with one of their teachers. We were discussing educational theory and the...
Holy Week Reflection III
Readings He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were...
Holy Week Reflection II
Reading Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts! See if there is any wicked in me, and lead me in the way...
Holy Week Reflection I
Readings "Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will...
What is the Opposite of Distraction and How It Can Help You
I can see it off in the distance, a green arrow light. Chances are that it will change to red by the time I approach. It’s a welcome...
How You Can Find Hope in the Light: Adding Hope Moments
We have a Japanese Lilac Tree in our backyard. I love the shape of the tree and the oversized white flowers that appear in the spring....
What Are You Known For?
I remember an exchange with a stranger when I was in my twenties. I was a student at the time. One day on my way to the cafeteria a guy...
How You Can Learn To Do The "Right" Thing
I was picking up one last thing in the greeting card section of the grocery store earlier this week when all the lights blinked off. A...
Rethinking Your Thinking During Lent
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart” Joel 2:12a Lent is a season of preparation that invites you to grow...
When Things Are Out of Your Control
What do you do when life as you know it changes? What do you do when things are out of your control? I saw the images this morning* of...
Parenting and Milestones (0-18 and beyond)
"Life is a lively process of becoming." Douglas MacArthur I was recently drawn to a display of children’s books in a local bookstore....
Who Are You?
“Identity produces clarity.” Afshin Ziafat Who do you say you are? What determines your identity? It’s a hot topic right now and I think...
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