We Can Do Hard Things
I flipped on the TV and started watching the 2024 Paris Paralympics. I was in awe of the talent, physical strength, drive, and sheer determination to do what those who have all their abilities intact – wouldn’t consider doing. These incredible Paralympians do what others would think is impossible. My heart opened with a new…
Refuse to Get Stuck
Following are words from a ministry that I receive online encouragement from daily: “Refuse to get stuck in trying to guess what the future will bring, and what you might have to do. Conjecture is not truth. Take every day as it comes and do the best you can with current circumstances. “Therefore, do not…
Not Mine But Yours
“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:13) How’s that for putting our souls at ease? God is THE ONE in control – no matter what! So, let’s bid Him a sweet “Good night, Lord” and sleep like a baby! “Easy for you to say”, you might be…
Friends in High Places
Garth Brooks struck a chord with his hit, “I’ve Got Friends in Low Places.” The tune might be catchy, but the lyrics? Well, they paint a picture of drowning sorrows in whiskey and beer, hoping that’ll make everything okay. But let’s be honest — does that really sound like the company you’d want to keep?…
If We Had One Wish….
Imagine this: A genie pops out of a bottle (yes, I know, we’re not supposed to believe in genies, but stick with me). He tells you that you can have one wish, just one, and it will be granted immediately. What would you ask for? Would it be something extravagant, like endless wealth or world…
Be the Chocolate Chip
I have a confession to make. In my foodie world, nothing compares to the joy of a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie. I’ve had my fair share of them — store-bought, homemade, you name it. But, if you ask me, Hilton’s Doubletree Hotel still holds the crown. There’s something special about biting into one of…
Grateful Hearts on Labor Day
As we celebrate Labor Day, let’s pause to reflect on the countless hands and hearts that work tirelessly to make our lives a little brighter each day. From the farmers who rise before dawn to harvest our food, to the teachers shaping young minds, to the medical professionals caring for our well-being — each one…
Brand New Day — Brand New Month
Happy September to my dear friends and family!! Yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come, but this day and this new month, we have the opportunity to practice recognizing God’s blessings in EVERYTHING! It’s a big deal to wake up to a new day, because yesterday was the very last day on this earth for…
A Wonder-Filled Life
In 1921, the Taggert Baking Company of Indianapolis was about to launch its 1.5 pound loaf of bread. Elmer Cline was charged with finding a name for the new bread. Inspiration struck while he was visiting the International Balloon Race at the Indianapolis Speedway. He was awestruck by a sky filled with hundreds of colorful…
The Reagan Movie
Thursday night, we had the privilege of watching the Reagan movie, and let me tell you—it was outstanding. The film vividly portrays a man of great faith, conviction, determination, and resilience — qualities that carried him through his entire life. The movie starts with a no-frills look at Reagan’s childhood, quickly moving through his acting…