I was asked to speak once on the three gifts of life that I felt took my breath away. So I’m going to break them into three Monday thoughts! I have felt strongly that we have to keep the main things of life in perspective for us to survive this journey with hope and often…
Teens: Look Ahead With Optimism!
When we look at all that is going on around in the world, we could think that the world is horrible and all is going to end with a terrible bang! Can I assure you that the world is going to go on and there will be good moments and bad moments as there always…
Look up! See the Good! Do something good!
It is important to look up, not down most of the time. Yes, we have to look down to make sure we don’t stumble over a rock as we walk, but most of us are looking down most of the time! Look up! See the good! Watch for the good! Right now, look at just…
The Rumblings of Contention
There is more and more anger building all around us. Be careful and be wise. Remember, there is one who always enjoys it when mankind loses control. He has no mercy, no kindness, and no regard. We can keep our principles without contention.
Do We Truly Hear?
It is interesting that when we use our Kindle, our iPad or the numerous other electronic devices that we carry, all that we do electronically is kept in a “cloud” until we need it again. I have thought about what a wonderful gift that is for us in our daily lives. We can pull down…
Our Deceptions, Our Fears and Our Hope: Part II
Now, I came to the point that I needed an answer, not only for the people that I counseled with, but for myself. How does one deal with the tough things of life? I started to fast, and by that night in prayer I received an answer. It was so clear that I started to…
Let Go and Let God!
There is a great saying in AA (Alcoholics Anonymous): “Let Go, and Let God.” I have an appreciation for that phrase, because I think it is a good thought to keep in one’s head when we are truly up against something that we can’t change. We’ve tried, and it isn’t happening. Some things we just…
Have Faith in Me!
Our lives have many hills, valleys and long, flat areas of experience. Some of it is just day-to-day, hence the long, flat areas. These flat days are good and provide a rhythm for our daily experience and growth. Some are valleys that are full of sunshine and flowers and we love these. These are the…
It Started with a Lie
This is a story that is both sad and hopeful. As you journey with us, you will see that any one of us could be in this same mess. Perhaps, many have been through something similar. A girl came to me for counseling. About 17, she looked like she had been through a train wreck….