A week has passed since the beginning of a new year. Many came to it with hope and determination, looking forward to a fresh start. Others, jaded by years of failed resolutions, look back with feelings of discouragement, regret and guilt. Have I, they wonder, ruined the plan God had…
Read moreI am not big on resolutions but I do like lists. As I thought about 2018, I concluded that I hadn’t accomplished anything of merit. I started to get all negative and then thought wait a minute what did I do even if I don’t think it is done. Well,…
Read moreThings that use to occupy my mind and catch my attention just simply don’t any longer. I suppose passing time has a way of exposing what is important and what isn’t. I have many experiences in my life that have molded me and opened my eyes, while it is important…
Read moreAt the beginning of a new year I often set goals for the year. I started doing this many years ago, and I find it a helpful discipline. Looking back at my goals for 2010, I divided them into these categories: Career; Writing; Health; Family; Financial; Spiritual; Emotional. I set…
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Do you follow the One Word trend? I did for several years, but skipped last year. And I wasn’t planning to select a word this year either. And then, my word found me. On Sunday morning. Fixing my hair while getting ready for church. Just an “ordinary” day. And a…
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