School is coming to an end in most areas and summer will be here. What I remember from school is being told I was either right or wrong. You were graded on most of your work and it was always a decision of how hard I was going to work…
Self-help
I love Fall! I love the cooler nights, the bonfires, the jeans, the jackets, and the trees. I love the contrasting leaf colors, how the wind can blow the trees, and how the leaves fall and float in the air. It’s such a magical and beautiful scene. I was a…
Life comes at us quickly. I think most of us know what God desires for us to do in our lives. It’s not as complicated as we make it out to be. God gives us a job to do and some times it’s not the job we really want to…
This week, the death of Robin Williams struck a nerve in a lot of people. There was shock from some, others who said it shouldn’t have been a shock, and people calling for us to be aware of others around us who might be depressed. It was a cry from all religions that…
Abraham Lincoln is my favorite president. I grew up going to his house, seeing his grave, watching plays about his childhood, and reading books on his life. In my adult life, I’ve visited even more places he visited or lived and believe I’ve managed to see all the sights available. So,…
You walk through life each and every day doing just about the same thing. You have a schedule of rising in the morning, working, taking time for family and friends, and eating. It happens over and over again. Does your schedule make you who you are, or do you determine…
Ants! You have to love to hate them. I have seen so many ants around my house lately and it is driving me crazy. Actually, I was okay with it all until I found three in my house. That was it! They had finally crossed my boundaries! I currently began…
Good Friday is a memory. Jesus’ death was a shock to those who followed them. There was sadness, despair, disappointment, and fear of what the future might bring on that dark night. The disciples thought Jesus was coming to be their earthly king, but He was killed. They locked themselves…
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…
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…