Tag Archives: blessing

New year, new you… right? As the ball dropped over Times Square, more than 40% of the population said farewell to late-night snacking, traded a little extra sleep for early-morning sessions at the gym, made promises to their savings accounts, and pledged to kick smoking to the curb. According to ...

I have been spending a lot of time the past few days thinking of many things about my own life.  Sounds strange, even to me, but I have become quite proficient in pondering.  Just as Mary pondered her situation as a young virgin who was about to give birth to ...

‘…But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.’ Matthew 6:20 (NIV) A lifelong friend of mine recently posted an experience she had on Facebook.  It so touched my heart that I asked permission to ...

“Whose problem is it?”  That one line from a parenting education course remains a powerful tool in my life–even though our children are now grown.  The necessity of discerning problem ownership permeates all of life.  God demands accountability from each of us, for all of us. We saw it first ...

The homeless. Children in the hospital. Nursing home residents who have little or no family. At this time of year, our thoughts are more aware of those less fortunate than ourselves. What can we do to help? One of the most important acts of kindness you can ever do for ...