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A Card, A Canvas and A Celebrity.
I had several things weighing heavy on my mind and I just said out loud to God, "please show me something that will take this burden off of me. Please." I walked into my office and honestly, had very little hope that the Lord was going to be so bold. But then the...
What A Great Day To Give!
I have always loved making a difference to people. I have always loved buckets of all kinds. I have always had a broken heart for children who suffer from cancer. So what do you get when you put it all together? BUCKET BUDDIES MISSION! Bucket Buddies is a 501(c)3...
The Butcher, The Baker, And The Candlestick Maker.
Sometimes it’s hard to be at work all day when you have other things you would rather be doing. Sometimes it’s hard to be at work when it’s nice and warm outside. Sometimes it’s hard to be at work when your friends are teachers and have the summers off; when you...
Have A Funshine Day!
How many of you remember the Care Bears from the 1980's? This cheery bear was known as Funshine Bear. He was one of the ten original Care Bears who first appeared on greeting cards by American Greetings. On the cartoon series, Funshine Bear was known for...
It’s Time to Cut the Chain.
We make what people did TO us more important than what Jesus did FOR us. - Christine Caine I was at the Indianapolis Women of Joy conference this weekend and had the privilege of hearing Christine Caine speak. She was a dynamic speaker. But her message was even...
Smack In The Head Or Spring In My Step?
At our Weight Watchers® meeting this week, a gal was sharing that a waiter hurt her feelings when he questioned her decision to order a smaller portion from the children's menu. It wasn't that he didn't ALLOW it but rather he took it upon himself to question her as...
The Light That Can Save Your Life.
I love to get up early and have my quiet time before the race of the day begins. When I get up it's still dark outside most days of the year. I immediately grab my cell phone and turn on the flashlight feature to help guide my way. Before cell phones we always had...
Keep Movin’!
Doctors tell those with fibromyalgia to "keep movin'". Fitness instructors say the most important thing to stay fit is to just "keep movin'". Step trackers buzz an annoying alarm when you have sat too long and remind you to "keep movin'". Event workers yell to crowds...
What’s Your Megaphone Used For?
You all know what a megaphone is, right? It's a cone-shaped object that people use to amplify their voice when needing additional attention for their cause. The most common use of a megaphone is probably at a sporting event. We see cheerleaders use them to fire up...
