We’ve had a bit of a sad week. My son’s first grade teacher passed away this week. My understanding is that she had cancer. She did not teach last year because of it, but felt well enough this year to come back. Everyone was thrilled. She was a woman in her 60s who had made [...]
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Sad and Thankful
Posted in Inspiration, Kids, Life, Priorities, tagged Cancer, Child, Education, family, Health on March 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The Heart Knows the Way
Posted in Faith, Inspiration, Life, Priorities, tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, Mustard seed, Philosophy, positive, Prayer, Religion and Spirituality on January 17, 2011 | 4 Comments »
I have this lovely inspirational stand-up book on my desk, which was a gift from my dear friend, Ann. Each day I can’t wait to turn over the next page to see what wisdom I’ll find among the pages. The other day the page staring (or maybe “glaring” is more accurate) back at me read: [...]
A Recurring Theme
Posted in Blessings Unlimited, Faith, Inspiration, Life, Priorities, tagged faith, God, Lord, Trust, Twitter on January 11, 2011 | 20 Comments »
Have you ever thought someone was trying to tell you something? You know, those times when you seem to encounter the same theme over and over everywhere you turn? That’s what’s been happening to me lately. I ignored it at first, but it’s clear God is trying to get my attention. And he must have [...]
Straightening Your Path
Posted in Faith, Inspiration, Priorities, Thought-Provoking Tuesday, tagged Christ, Christian, Christianity, faith, God, happiness, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality, stress, Troubles on October 26, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight. ~Proverbs 3:5-6 Does your path need straightening? I didn’t think mine did, but lately I’ve been bombarded with similar messages everywhere I turn. A special guest radio [...]
That’s what family does, right?
Posted in Home, Life, Parenting, Priorities, Relationships, tagged family, Fathers, Home, Jesus, Parent, Religion and Spirituality on October 22, 2010 | 4 Comments »
What is it about family that makes everything alright? That brings a sense of belonging? Of contentment? Do you feel it too? My mom and dad came up for a visit on Tuesday and stayed until yesterday morning. They always do such a good job of encouraging me, building me up and reminding me about [...]
I just can’t handle it! | Daily inspiration
Posted in Daily devotional, Inspiration, Priorities, tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Exodus, faith, God, Life, priorities, Religion and Spirituality on September 20, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Have you ever felt like screaming that from the rooftops? I know I have. Others often comment on my ability to remain calm and patient under challenging circumstances. In reality, I think it’s just that I’m calm as long as I feel in control of a situation. And sometimes, that’s just not possible. Sometimes, life [...]
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