I read a story this week about the oldest person in the world who died. According to the Guinness World Records, Besse Cooper was the oldest woman at 116 years old. She passed away Tuesday in a Georgia nursing home. I thought about this woman who lived to be 116-years-old. What was her secret to longevity? … Continue reading
The days of grief are profound. Grief is all-consuming and it paralyzes the human spirit. Whether the loss was recent, or it happened years ago, dealing with loss during the holidays can feel like yesterday’s pain. Memories flood out, heartache seeps in, and the soul weeps in anguish. Nothing prepares one to face grief. Friends, … Continue reading
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Day 303 Question 303: Who is the most important person in your life? Today my dad called me and told me that my mother was in the hospital. She had been having some sharp pains in her back near her left shoulder blade. I had to be…
It’s Election Day 2012 and I was pretty excited to start the day, this day of change. In the final stretch, I was reminded of how all things pass away and how all things are made new. No matter who wins this presidential election, I know that at the end of the day, it all comes … Continue reading
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 A dear … Continue reading
There’s a freedom in the night, An alliance of the stars, A glimpse of the soft moonlight, Shows me a sky in full beam. It touches the evening with a humble glow, A whisper of something special, The night air, the quiet chill, The sounds of the evening, Talk to me. Everything changes, Nothing stays the … Continue reading
Have you ever taken a spiritual retreat? I’ve heard about weekend retreats before and have only been to one up until this past weekend. I can say with all honesty, it changed me. Life can wear us down. A busy schedule, a list of demands and no down time can lead to burn out and … Continue reading
We will never forget. It’s the words we use on this day, eleven years later, we still remember. I was driving to work this morning, listening to the radio. Hearing the stories of survivors, listening to the names of the victims being read, and praying for all the victim’s families. It was on 9/11, the … Continue reading
What are your hopes and dreams? Have you set clearly defined goals you want to accomplish? Those life goals that you set for yourself will drive your passions. If you know what drives you to succeed, then you will do whatever is necessary to try to meet that goal. Henry Ford once said, “Obstacles are … Continue reading
I don’t know about others, but I’m sick of all the news publicity this Colorado killer is getting in the media lately. What he did in his massacre at the movies is disturbing and repulsive. I have turned off the news, silenced the radio, and closed webpages that spread this story. I realize people want … Continue reading