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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...

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...

"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...

When our children were small I had an interesting conversation with one of their teachers. We were discussing educational theory and the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

I remember an exchange with a stranger when I was in my twenties. I was a student at the time. One day on my way to the cafeteria a guy...

I was picking up one last thing in the greeting card section of the grocery store earlier this week when all the lights blinked off. A...

What do you do when life as you know it changes? What do you do when things are out of your control? I saw the images this morning* of...

"Life is a lively process of becoming." Douglas MacArthur I was recently drawn to a display of children’s books in a local bookstore....

“Identity produces clarity.” Afshin Ziafat Who do you say you are? What determines your identity? It’s a hot topic right now and I think...

I came across a story that is speaking to me today. When asked about the best advice her mom ever gave her, Madison Plott said: “From the...

I have been a bit like a yoyo this week. The weight of this past month has been catching up to me. It’s been a time of walking with...

“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” Meister Eckhart At any given time, we are starting something new. What are you...

There is a kind of knowing that’s hard to explain. It’s a truth beyond knowing; an awareness that is so real and convicting that you...

A New Year has arrived bringing hope and new opportunities. Before we forge ahead into possibilities, let’s look back to remember and...

I have some things going on in my life that have not been working for me lately. I have been reminded of a story that is inspiring me....

There is something comforting about fall. It’s more than the aroma of pumpkin and spices or pulling out cozy blankets and sweaters....