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…
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…
Mindset — Reset
We know how productive we can be when our computers AND our lives are operating at top performance. And we also know how counter-productive we can be when our computers crash, or we crash. Our computers are of such importance to us that we use security, filters, and firewalls to help protect them and we…
A Blank Canvas Artist
I really did want to paint! Let me rephrase that. I could paint walls, doors, railings, and any piece of furniture. But what I REALLY wanted was to paint a delicate and beautiful scene on a blank canvas. No paint-by-numbers for me! I desired to create something that was uniquely mine. What I’ve come to…