Our family visited Washington D.C. last year for Spring Break. One of our first stops of the trip was to Arlington National Cemetery. I guess you could say I have a strange attraction to cemeteries in general. Each marker or tombstone has a name that represents a life and a…
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I was listening to the radio the other day, and the DJs were talking about the word “freedom”. They said simply saying the word “freedom” makes you feel better, is refreshing, and can even make a person smile. That, of course, made me say the word to see if it…
There has been a lot of talk lately about making goals for 2014. One look on Facebook and it’s there. If you look on Twitter, you will be inundated with people telling you the best way to keep your goals. It’s just that time of year when everyone and their…
The Christmas season is upon us, and it is time to get out the Christmas tree, the decorations, the lights, and the Nativity scene for the kids. The Nativity set is one of my favorite Christmas decorations, as it has such a rich meaning to me. When I was a…
My Bible study group just finished Beth Moore’s Sacred Secrets study. It was not her typical Bible study. She based it upon a weekend ladies’ seminar. I enjoyed the subject matter but struggled somewhat to apply this to my life. I consider myself to be out-there with most people about…
I’ve talked to several people these past few weeks and one thing they have in common is their reaction to life right now: “It’s just weird.” How is this possible? We are in the Christmas season, families are getting together, and yet something is just off. Many of you know…
My Scripture reading today took place in Psalm 28:6-9: “Blessed be the LORD, because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank…
Our family has had a lot of discussion on transparency lately and I’ve come to realize the more our children grow-up, the more transparent we have to be with our kids. They are growing up in this world and hard times will come upon them. I cannot always shelter them…
Psalm 31 has been rolling around in my head for a few days now. I would like for you to read a few verses with me: “O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. Turn your…
Joel Boggess is a friend, life coach and the host for Finding Your Voice Radio. His new book is titled “Finding Your Voice” – sort through the clutter and discover clarity, confidence and direction. As Tom wrote in the endorsement: if your life is in transition, this book will prepare you…