I am one of those left brained gals who loves charts and graphs. I got to thinking about my prayer life and wondered what it might look like in chart form. Specifically, I wondered what I pray for most. If I could review my prayer subjects, I’m...

Everyone has probably heard the ‘Serenity Prayer” that is used in many of the well known 12 step programs. It says, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the...

I have been involved in preparing some employee reviews lately. These are serious responsibilities of supervisors everywhere. But I found an old article that was taken from some actual Federal employee reviews, and it sure made me laugh. It says in...

If you have ever done any home repair jobs, tinkered with a wood working project, made anything from a pattern, you know the expression “measure twice, cut once.” It is an injunction to be careful about your preparation. Preparation is often more...

Not sure who originally said it, but it’s true: if you ain’t growing, you’re dying. And that sentiment applies to growing in gratitude as well. It’s just too easy to slide into a mindset of grumbling (on the inside or outwardly). Tough stuff...

This last week I spent some extended time up at a science camp with a bunch of sixth graders. The program is fabulous and the mountain setting was great. But the very best part was the opportunity to spend extended time with the kids. Kids are...

For the last couple of months, my Daddy and I have been planning a cruise together. We both love Alaska and hope to enjoy a trip there this summer. That term “Daddy” is so rich with meaning and it has powerful implications for the Child of God. A...

Everybody occasionally needs some help with directions; a current map, a good GPS devise, a friend sharing directions or maybe some giant arrows would all be helpful. I recently heard about some amazing 70 ft. concrete arrows that dot across the...

We are just finishing the Christmas season with all its festive, gala events. No doubt all of us have attended a few. There is nothing quite like a great party shared with dear friends. But I got to wondering about an amazing party that is coming...

It is fun during the holidays to see all the group photos that make their way onto social media and adorn various Christmas cards. The groups that are not all family members usually have a caption that reads something like: “Here’s our small group...

Tis the season to be run over, “Fa La La La!” Like everyone else, these days I am spending a fair amount of time in a variety of stores. Regardless of what they are shopping for, people are coming and going like demons on a mission. Heaven help the...

Every Christmas season I love to go hear Handel’s Messiah; the bigger the orchestra and choir the better. While seating in an auditorium this year, I began to think about the relationship between Handel and whoever wrote the words of that amazing...