How to Think Your Way to Success
My life got busy recently and I lost hold of important disciplines. Does that happen to you? A baby was born, a hurricane developed, our basement leaked water and a series of meetings […]
An Unexpected Miracle
My phone rang in the wee hours last Thursday morning. I answered and heard my daughter say, “Mom, I’m in labor.” I flipped on the light to wake my husband, jumped into my […]
When You Really Need to Hit Three for Three
A few years ago I heard an unforgettable story about an interesting young man. His story teaches a valuable lesson we all need. The handsome blond-haired young man with movie-star like features lived […]
Are You One of the Brightest Bulbs in the Box?
Three days ago I began my milestone birthday by walking around a nearby lake. The first half of my route featured a casual stroll through a rose garden, a trek to the far […]
In a Battle? Learn How to Win from General Grant!
The evening of April 6, 1862 brought one of the worst moments of the Civil War for General U.S. Grant. His army suffered a terrible defeat at Shiloh that day, a pounding rain […]
Why You Should Come Out of the Cry Closet
Two weeks ago I blogged about the day I started crying in church. A song reminded me of my late brother and I decided not to push back my tears but to […]
Why Everyone Needs a Confidant (and How to Get One)
Photo by Cole Hutson on Unsplash John’s wife and two children stared blankly at the living room walls after expending all the tears and angry words they could muster at the moment. Together […]
The Truth about Feelings
Have you ever heard the words, “You shouldn’t feel that way?” Do you sometimes feel guilty about your feelings? Life is made up of thoughts, feelings and actions. We know the right […]
Do You Need Group Power?
In the beginning God said “It’s not good for the man to be alone” (Gen 2:18) so He created Eve. Before long the first couple landed outside the garden where they struggled with […]