We all need rest from time to time. One of my favorite times of the year is in September, the anniversary of my wedding. For years now (38 to be exact), my husband and I have taken this time of the year to get away, find rest and to reflect…
Read moreFor good or ill, none of us can minimize the importance of the role of a father in the lives of his children. Whether or not we have known the blessing of a good earthly father, we can all have the Father our hearts long for. This Father has millions…
Read moreYesterday, while on Facebook, I was informed that it was National Daughter’s Day! I did not know that there was one day in the year set aside to honor our daughters. To be honest, I do not need a special day marked on my calendar to remind me to love…
Read moreMany years ago I heard a speaker ask “why do we continue to carry our suitcases (this was before rolling luggage) or packages when we are on an escalator, we could put them down?” Wow, that was such an interesting image and thought to me. Why do I carry something…
Read more“Your success will be determined by how determined you are to succeed.” I saw this quote recently and it caused me to recall some things from my experience as a teacher. Success can be defined in many ways. To some it may be a measure of prosperity, affluence or…
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