A Year of Travel This year was a year of travel for my husband and me, but it wouldn’t have happened without one crucial item. All the planning, preparation, and packing would have been for naught had we not had this one important document. Thankfully, we did, so now we have a treasure of memories … More The Most Important Thing You Need For Life’s Journey
Have you ever been so terrified your fear froze you in your tracks? I mean literally frozen and unable to move? I have. It was over thirty years ago, but the memory is clear. Floridians In The Snow I am a native Floridian, so I didn’t grow up participating in winter sports—except for when the … More How A Mountain Memory Reminded Me Of My Proper Focus
Comfort On A Stormy Night A flash of lightning from a recent tropical storm illuminated my bedroom. I pulled my favorite blanket close to my chin and snuggled into my bed. Its softness comforted me. Feeling safe and secure, I drifted off to sleep. I love this blanket of mine. I got it on a … More Why The Comfort Of My Soft, Colorful Blanket Is Significant
Why We Cry Tears. They come unbidden when we are sad, angry, frustrated, or afraid. But they also appear when we experience overwhelming joy, awe, or relief. Sometimes tears come at the silliest times, like when you see a moving commercial on television or watch a movie. You know this is true if you’ve ever … More Why King Solomon Was Right About Weeping and Laughing, Mourning and Dancing
Where Were You When . . . We all have days so momentous that the events are etched in our minds forever. Some of them, like the assassination of President Kennedy, astronaut Neil Armstrong stepping on the moon, the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger after take-off on a cold January morning, or the announcement … More How Something Joyful Can Tame Sad Memories
Valentine’s Day Expectations Well, it’s over. Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone. The balloons are deflating, the flowers are wilting and the chocolates are fifty percent off at the grocery store. In this season of love, can I offer some encouragement if your Valentine’s Day didn’t quite live up to your expectations? Perhaps you … More Four Encouraging Bible Verses For This Season Of Love
Today’s Wedding I love a wedding, don’t you? It’s such a joyful event watching two people join their lives together in marriage. You’ve watched the relationship develop then the engagement comes. Next, a flurry of activity occurs; the dress is purchased, bridesmaids and groomsmen are chosen, a wedding date is set and a venue is … More Why An Exceptional Future Wedding Is On My Mind
Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. Joseph Parry Friendship — A Gift From God I am convinced that friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. Friends add so much to our lives — someone to laugh with, someone to cry with, someone safe to vent our frustrations with, … More The Value of Old Friends, New Friends and the Best Friend Ever
A Window Seat View I was fortunate enough to snag a window seat on a recent flight from Dallas to New Orleans. It was a beautiful, sunny day — not a cloud in the sky and the view was amazing. I was traveling alone so with no one to talk to, I did a lot … More How A God’s Eye View Taught Me The Value Of Letting Go
A Wave Of Grief They say that grief comes in waves. I believe that it’s true. When you least expect it, a memory comes to mind and draws you back into the grief. The wave crashes then ebbs and all is calm again. That happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Someone posted an … More How Joy Can Balance Waves Of Grief
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