Last week I met a woman who shared a lovely idea with me. She and her family write down ‘the best of the day’ experience they each have and then put the papers in a jar to accumulate and read at a later time to remind them of their … Continue reading →
I belong to a support group for people in recovery from anything and everything under the sun. It has helped me to focus on my life and allow others to focus on theirs–without any ‘advice’ from me! The organization’s everyday slogans have benefited me more than I can say … Continue reading →
The woman with the soft white hair and twinkly blue eyes closed our meeting with her usual farewell. “When you leave here tonight, take what you received and then check in with the Holy Spirit. He’ll guide you. Some of what you learned may be for now and some … Continue reading →
Lord, thank you for showing me how I can give a gift to others in small ways and big, depending on the situation. Not the kind that comes wrapped in colorful paper with a pretty bow. But the kind of present that is usually felt rather than seen. A … Continue reading →
Several years ago I walked into a Christian bookstore in my neighborhood to browse. I was looking for a good book–one that would inspire, encourage, and teach me new things to enrich my relationship with God, with my family, and with other people. The aisles bulged with shelves and … Continue reading →