How do you determine what is most valuable in your life? If we each made a list, I think each would look different, especially depending on our age group. This word takes me back to a time when I volunteered to help with running a silent auction. This has been a very popular way for… Continue reading Value
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Beauty
A quote that comes to mind immediately is that “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” And when you think about it, each of us envision beauty in many ways. Sure, there are the obvious ones – beauty in the simplicity of a flower, the majestic mountains, the unpredictable oceans and, of course, the… Continue reading Beauty
Strength
I couldn’t get this word out of my head recently, interrupting my sleep. When I awoke in the middle of the night, it was foremost in my thoughts and continued to stay with me, going around and around in my head. Why? I ‘ve come to trust that’s what we’re supposed to focus on this… Continue reading Strength
Christian
Now there’s a positive word! Many of us think of ourselves as a Christian and that’s the true path Jesus desires us to follow. However, there are many that would consider that word to be a negative, which is most unfortunate. Their impression of that label is Christians may think we are better than others… Continue reading Christian
Pause – a special tribute to the memory of Charlie Kirk
There are times in our lives that we just need to pause. Now, there is no time definition of a pause, like when we stop our activity or thoughts for one minute or even longer. I, and my favorite contemplative brothers and sisters at our former church recognized our need to pause, if only once a month… Continue reading Pause – a special tribute to the memory of Charlie Kirk
Compassion
I am not a voracious book reader, but I really was drawn into Matthew Kelly’s book, “Rediscovering Jesus.” In the introduction, Mr. Kelly tells a story about a man and his business colleagues, in their haste to catch their taxi to the airport, accidentally upsets a blind woman’s produce cart, spilling everything. He witnessed the… Continue reading Compassion
Power
Power can come in many forms, used in many different ways, both for good and evil. How would it feel to have more power or control in your life? Think of it - people would look up to you; people would honor you; people would listen to your every word. But Jesus’ teachings ask us… Continue reading Power
Recipe
I love watching baking shows on television. Just ask my husband! I don’t consider myself an award-winning baker (not even close), but I’m fascinated by how the contestants create such amazing, mouth-watering desserts, along with the pressure of time constraints. Have they memorized their recipes ahead of time, because baking to me is an exact… Continue reading Recipe
Refresh
How do you refresh yourself during these hot summer months? Maybe it’s staying inside a little more often, possibly enjoying a cool glass of iced tea or sweet lemonade. It may be feeling the dip in temperature after a more than likely summer storm. Holding onto that refreshment may require adjusting your schedule for any… Continue reading Refresh
Rescue
I couldn’t believe it, as I sat in the passenger seat of our car with this cute bundle of golden fur on my lap. When I originally saw the ad in the local paper, I suggested to my husband that we go and just check out this 6-month-old golden retriever mix that was a rescue. … Continue reading Rescue
From God's Lips 