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Lead Yourself Well By Becoming An Expert on Your Own Life
“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 Live Beyond the Moment Into What May Be
She was walking up to her front door, her blue backpack lightly bouncing up and down with each step. That backpack was the thing that...
True Humility and the Difference It Makes
“Knowledge of fact may inspire pride and arrogance; wisdom makes for understanding and humility.” Howard Thurman I read a story from...
One of the Most Important Questions in Life
I was out on a morning walk the other day when a young girl caught my attention. She skipped to the end of the sidewalk and then paused...
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...
Discovering the Power of Our Consolation
“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 Thing That Helps You Face the Day and Move Beyond Where You Are
I was sifting through some things in my desk drawer and discovered a small, flat rock. I immediately picked it up. Small stones are a...
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...
What Does Rest Mean to You and How It Can Help You This Summer
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...
The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Live 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...
What the Enduring Power of Kindness Can Mean for You and How To Realize It
When our children were small I had an interesting conversation with one of their teachers. We were discussing educational theory and the...
What the Wonder of Easter Means for Us
I have been thinking about the wonder of Easter. We are filled with wonder in the face of something beyond us that is new and surprising...
Reflection Three
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...
Reflection Two
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...
Reflection One
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's The Thing That is Influencing You Most as a Parent
A friend forwarded a photo to me of her 6 month old granddaughter. The essence of this little girl jumped out at me, her joyful smile...
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....