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Are you more “mind full” or “mindful?” I have been working hard on my mind for the last year and a half, but I am definitely still more the first. I have often wished that I had the mind of a dog. I cannot say […]
By nature, most of us don’t like to wait. We are conditioned to want everything to happen fast. We don’t like it when we don’t have control over our circumstances. In the words of Tom Petty, “the waiting is the hardest part”. Ain’t that the […]
2020 kinda sucks – COVID-19 complete with quarantines, hoarding and masks; killer hornets; dust storms; protests; violence; rumors of a Swine Flu coming; unemployment; and an election which is sure to be interesting to say the least. Really America, is this the best we could […]
The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come… We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. Joseph Campbell Is your life too constricted, too confining, […]
“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” 1 Peter 2:17 We live in a world filled with conflict, differences, opinions, worldviews, likes and dislikes. We know it’s important to show respect to others around us but we […]
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they learn to hate, they must be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human […]
Isn’t it strange to be out somewhere and see people wearing masks? Who would have thought, even six months ago, that this would even be a possibility? Well today I kind of liked it because I got carded buying wine – and I’m pretty sure […]
We are called to love our neighbors, but some people can make it REALLY difficult. Bullies are probably among the most difficult to love. Let’s explore what bullying is. A simple definition is “one who uses superior strength or power to intimidate people.” As further […]
Children are a blessing and a joy, but they will break your heart and scare you to death more times that you can count. Being a mother has been – and continues to be – the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Here’s a little of […]
With the current quarantine situation, I have seen beautifully manicured yards. I planted one new rose bush last week – already dying. I have also seen pictures on social media of delicious meals that they have prepared – my cooking still stinks, although my husband […]
