Letting Go of Bitterness: Lessons in Forgiveness

Ask anyone who knows me or even remotely knows me; I am never at a loss for words. Teachers always noted on my report card, “Talks Too Much.” It followed me into adulthood when I became the social director of the workplace. An unofficial title and sometimes an unwelcome one from management. But I didContinue reading “Letting Go of Bitterness: Lessons in Forgiveness”

Fresh Fruit: A Path to Health and Faith

The new year often begins with health resolutions but is quickly disrupted by holidays and indulgence. Berries, rich in antioxidants and health benefits, symbolize the goodness that Christians should reflect in their lives. By embodying the Fruit of the Spirit, believers can demonstrate God’s nature and become beacons of light in the world.

Letting Go of Negativity Through Faith

My brain beats any DVR or sports Instant Replay. I can tell you events down to the tiniest detail. Of course, this mostly goes for the bad things that have happened to me. For example, back in the 1900s, I can remember being bullied by a certain girl in grade school. Yes, play-by-play all those manyContinue reading “Letting Go of Negativity Through Faith”

Why Sometimes a Little Salt is Good: A Lesson in Balance

An annoying app on my phone called NextDoor is anything but neighborly. It pretends to be a kind of neighborhood watch for the 21st century. All I have seen is people complaining. Today, someone ranted about the use of salt to melt snow and its negative impact on the planet.  I had to stop myself fromContinue reading “Why Sometimes a Little Salt is Good: A Lesson in Balance”

Let Go and Trust: The Power of Surrender in Faith

The content emphasizes the value of surrendering to God, contrasting the negative connotations of quitting with the strength found in acknowledging human limitations. Through personal reflection and biblical references, the author highlights the importance of focusing on tasks with God’s guidance, recognizing that true strength comes from reliance on Him rather than self-effort.

WHO DO YOU LOVE?

After winning his third Super Bowl, football quarterback phenom Tom Brady asked an interviewer, “Why do I have 3 Super Bowl rings and still feel like there is something greater out there for me?” He got it right on two counts. He went on to win four more rings, and there is something greater forContinue reading “WHO DO YOU LOVE?”

Sticky Situation

Remember Sticker Charts? I tried them with my kids. We had Chore Charts, Teeth Brushing Charts, and Behavior Charts. The last one got a little- well, sticky. My oldest apparently wrote the book on picking on younger siblings. My daughter learned quickly that throwing a fit drew attention to it. I was not too fondContinue reading “Sticky Situation”

Name That Tune?

In college for some reason that defies logic, I thought the words to “Little Red Corvette” were “pay the rent collect.” It is not even close, and it doesn’t make any sense. Venmo and PayPal didn’t exist then. Don’t mock me. Everyone gets the words wrong to a song or two. Sometimes we know theContinue reading “Name That Tune?”