Words of the Year
As these final days of 2020 draw to a close, I have been in a reflective mood. School is out, work is done, and the new year is dawning....
This is one crazy Lent
This is the worst lent ever. Or is it? My family took an extended trip to Europe several years ago. As we planned for our month-long...
Practicing Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a few short days away. The turkey is hopefully purchased, recipes are being reviewed, travel plans are set. As we begin...
True Thanksgiving
As we bring this month to a close and step into the season of Advent, we are reminded that all gratitude comes from the abundance we have...
Take a Closer Look
Before we lose Thanksgiving in all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, I'd like to give you a small tool to help keep you in a state of...
Enough is Enough
Our friend was in his home listening to the pitch of a well-known multi-level marketing company's salesperson. The salesperson asked,...
Challenging Gratitude
Not long ago, I was really irritated with my husband and I just couldn't get past it. I tried, I really did, but I just couldn't let it...
Don't Look Back
Justin Tucker, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, was once commented that the most crucial time in a game is not the field goal that you...
Skipping Thanksgiving
My daughter has told me of several friends who have already put up their Christmas trees. In fact, they've been up almost a week already....
How should we fast?
Fasting is a traditional practice of Lent. We fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by abstaining from snacks, and only eating small...