Photo by Ali Karimiboroujeni on Unsplash Standing in front of the mirror, I can see the faintest line, no, maybe it’s a hair; actually, I’m not sure what it is. It’s sitting on the left corner of my upper lip. At 68, I have great distance vision, but seeing mid-range, well, that’s a challenge. Unfortunately, I don’t own …
Holy Moments
Photo by Unsplash A profound stillness enveloped the room, a quiet that compelled her to pause and reflect. The gentle melody of the music played softly in the background, while the early morning light filtered through the window, casting a shadow across the small wooden table and her cherished cup of tea. The children clung …
Be Careful – Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid of Deception
Photo by Markus Kammermann on Unsplash Recently, I listened to a talk given by a man I believe to be solid in his faith, rational in his beliefs, well-educated, and a speaker of truth. He has authored several Christian books and is a respected teacher and preacher. He embodies the qualities I seek when trying …
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My Father’s Priceless Gift
Photo by Theo Laflamme on Unsplash My father passed away on my birthday. It’s always a little bittersweet – his passing and my living. He was a complex man, which made our relationship challenging. Don't get me wrong, I loved him dearly. But admittedly, there was a part of me that was also intimidated by him. It’s not …
Closed Doors
Photo by Lamsong Unsplash The start of a new year is always a special time for me. I take the opportunity to clean out drawers and cabinets, tossing out all the clutter that has accumulated — you know, the things you think you'll use but never actually do. I go through sock drawers and my …
Stay Focused
Photo by A. McCormick As a child, I remember my parents' words of encouragement, “Stay focused!” Stay focused when homework seemed impossible. Stay focused when a best friend became a distant acquaintance. Stay focused when normal childhood challenges threatened to defeat me. As a young woman, treasured teachers, mentors, and leaders advised me, “Stay the …
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