The latest on the blog
Reflection On Gratitude.
As we focus on our blessings over the next couple days, I encourage you to think about starting a Gratitude Journal. I talked to a friend who has been writing down each down something she is thankful for. She told me that the longer she does it, the more she starts...
Where’d It Go?
On my way to work the other day, I saw a wild turkey running as fast as his little legs would take him. His head was bobbing uncontrollably as he waddled across the road and through the open field. I had to laugh to myself as I thought two things: *He's running away...
Over, Around Or Under
Life is hard. Life is crazy. But God is good. We all go through so many things in our daily lives. It seems we get through one thing and then another one pops up. It's God's way of reminding us to lean on Him and that we are not in control. Remember that...
Today is National Philanthropy Day. If you are looking for a great way to make a difference during the holiday season, I would invite you to consider donating to Bucket Buddies Mission. We are currently in the middle of a nation-wide bucket fill event and by the...
In Your Own Back Yard.
Have you ever looked around your own backyard? I mean really looked. See things you overlooked because it's all too familiar to you? Never really noticed things because you're always in a rush to just get things done? I was playing with the dog this weekend and...
A Wagon Full of Kindness!
Have you seen the commercial where the little boy has a wagon full of ice and Coca Cola® soft drinks and secretly leaves them for people to find? When the recipient finds it, they take a sip and smile. In the end, the boy shares one with Santa Claus. Every time I...
The Path to Healthy Living.
All the rage now is about detoxing the body. Colon cleanse. Liver cleanse. Digestive tract cleanse. Drink this green detox tea. Take these series of vitamins. Eat only these foods in combination with these foods. Avoid these foods. Drink water mixed with this...
That Hat Looks Good On You!
Beanie. Fedora. Beret. Baseball. Hard. Pillbox. Sailor. Cowboy. Top. Kinds of hats. Hats are a big business in this country. We even have stores that sell ONLY hats! Most hats serve a purpose - to keep us warm, to advertise our favorite team, to cover up our messy...
Rules vs. Relationship Theory
A foreign exchange student was on the basketball team of a local high school and doing quite well. She played on the junior varsity team most of the time but on senior night, her host family asked the coach if it would be possible to allow the exchange student to be...
