As a former athlete, I fully admit I still love watching sports. Of course, like most folks — I have my favorite teams. But I tend to cheer most during the college football and basketball seasons and for my team in the NFL. In fact, I am known as a ‘yeller.’ Not afraid to cheer […]
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Ten minutes into my home Bible study, Judith gasped. I stopped reading Romans 12 and asked, “Any questions or concerns?” To her credit, Judith decided not to confront me in front of the entire group. “No,” she said. “Nothing right now.” After we finished, Judith hung back as I said goodnight to the rest of
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Twenty plus years ago, I bought the sugar and creamer set at a thrift shop. Attractive because of its Southwest colors and design, the set also held a special purpose. It was our first Christmas after a family crisis, and I scrimped to buy my son some Christmas gifts. Yet I knew his tender heart
A brand-new calendar forces reflection on the passing of time yet also moves me toward new opportunities. As a Type A goal-setter, I am ready to consider 2024 and all its possibilities. Image by GDJ / Pixabay During my “senior” season, I am finished setting resolutions. No more of the usual “less sugar, lose some
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The calendar reminds us how deep we are into the holiday season. Our waistlines expand while the stresses of family dynamics emotionally stretch us. As much as we enjoy the family time, the abundance of good food and the reminders to be grateful — we also need to remember how stressful this time can be
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Because life is easier when it’s simple, I have decided to merge that principle into my holiday celebrations. What used to be a December filled with activities and the traditional holiday set-ups, I have now prefaced with the following questions: Christmas Cards Although I love to send and receive greeting cards throughout the year, the
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This post has become an annual favorite, so I offer it once more. As I stood on my deck, a tree unloaded its entire leaf burden. It was as if God said, “It’s now 3:24 on this date I created before the foundation of the world. Disengage.” Within seconds, every leaf had let loose from
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We know the health benefits of gratitude, so we focus on giving thanks—particularly during this month of the year. But every year, it’s a good practice to redefine and choose again those special things we are grateful for. This is my current list for this week: Hot Water. As I have watched the horrors of
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During this birthday month, I have focused on gratitudes such as: Sabbath beauty, family, my son, my daughter-in-love, sunshine and light of all kinds, friends, books, and food. But this particular post is being written on my actual birth date in a favorite coffee shop. Being alive and being here brings more gratitudes to the
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In the past, my birthday month has been the time to celebrate the passing of another year — sometimes with gratitude and sometimes with dread. The aging process is indeed, a consideration. Sometimes I have saved for a special treat or bought a new outfit. One year, I treated myself to a mani/pedi. Another year,
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