As we move into the new year, many of us establish new year’s resolutions. We want to be better people. Perhaps even more spiritual or religious. But what about wanting new life? But is being
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It’s time to forgive yourself.

Every day we forgive people for one thing or another. Maybe they bumped into you and caused you to spill your coffee. Perhaps they filed the wrong paperwork and you got chewed out by the
Read moreWord of the Day: Strange

Has anyone else noticed how strange life can be sometimes? One minute you’re drowning in painful and confused emotions, then the next you’re on top of the world looking down at something beautiful. It happens
Read moreRealist vs. Perfectionist: Which is God?
“Go lay down on the bed for a minute; I want to tell you something.” I’ve never heard God speak to me in an audible voice. But down on the inside, where the Holy Spirit
Read moreA Gift To Share

Yesterday we celebrated the birth of our savior. “For unto us a son is born.” God gave His only begotten son… But He gave us so much more. Periodically through the year, my church offers
Read moreLavishly Receive, Lavishly Give

Of all the months of the year, December is the month I most associate with the word lavish. Extravagant decorations. Ornate parties. Gourmet foods. Still, the Christmas season is lavish in other ways, too.
Read moreChatterbox or Cheerleader?
When I was a child, my mom often called me a “chatterbox” or said “who wound you up?” as if I were a toy monkey. Others teased me for my penchant for talking. In my
Read moreIn the Trenches

Before armored vehicles took over, trench warfare was the ultimate way to fight such a battle. Trenches offered the ability to stay together, to come up with a plan of action before moving forward as a team.
Read moreA Father to the Fatherless — The Family Resemblance is Amazing

I had the gift of a wonderful earthly father — extremely opinionated and stubborn, but wonderful just the same. Even as an adult I could crawl into his lap and snuggle while we watched television.
Read moreFlowers, Candy, and Me
Alone. This was the ninth Valentine’s Day without my husband. The first one after his death, I cried all week. There was no one to give me flowers or candy, no one to take me out
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