When Sad News Comes The news hit me hard. It was shocking and unexpected. A text message from a friend interrupted my typical Tuesday morning. “Dolly Parton died.” Well, maybe not unexpected since she recently had health issues. But it still felt too soon. And judging from social media, much of the country felt the … More How A Superstar Can Encourage Us To Be Better People
A Word For The Year Happy New Year! Are you heading into 2022 with hope and confidence or with fear and uncertainty? After the past couple of years, I wouldn’t be surprised if it were the latter. Sometimes it helps to choose a word, quote or a scripture passage to focus on during the year. … More How A Birthday Blessing Became My New Year’s Word
Who Else Is Afraid Of The Dark? I made my way down the long, dark hallway. It was pitch-black. I couldn’t see a thing. Definitely not a full moon this night. But, I woke up in the middle of the night thirsty, thus my nocturnal trip to the kitchen. It was just as dark walking … More The Helping Hand Of God In The Midst Of Darkness
Whenever the spirit from God came on Saul, David would take up his lyre and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him. I Samuel 16:23 I get this. I understand why Saul would feel better after David played his lyre for him. I experienced … More How The Power Of The Symphony Blessed My Day
I anxiously glanced around the hotel lobby. It was definitely an older crowd. My husband and I stepped into another room where it was less crowded and cooler. I heard a friendly voice say “You look kind of young to be cruising. My name’s Kathy . . . Kathy with a K”. It was nice … More The Marvelous Power Of Saying Hello
I just got home from the mountains and I’m exhausted. Not physically, although that hike up the mountain a couple of days before we left was a challenge for my out-of-shape self. I’m talking about being emotionally exhausted. My husband and I spent a couple of days short of a month in the mountains … More The Good and The Bad on the Roller Coaster of Life
You never know how a kind word or action will affect someone else’s life. If you feel that little nudge to show kindness toward someone, act on it. You won’t regret it. … More It Was Just a Cupcake and a Card
Circumstances seem worse when we are facing them alone. Fellowship with others gives you the encouragement you need to face the circumstances of life. … More Fellowship: The Simple Cure for Feelings of Isolation
Are you living in an empty nest or getting close to living in one? Do you know what you’re going to do next? Here are some ideas. … More How to Fill the Empty Nest
Words are powerful and can build us up or tear us down, even the ones we say to ourselves. Read about the connection between a word from my past and more recent words. … More Plain
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