Have you ever played the blame game? You know, the “he said, she said” monopoly game of life whenever things go sour and we wish things had a different outcome? When I was a very young child my parents got a brand new leather chair, back then, that was a…
Read moreThere I stood on the riverbank of the Tellico River, totally enthralled by the glow of the setting sun. It’s luminescence created a pageantry of translucent colors dancing on the trees. The slow moving waters below mirrored the splendor until a gentle breeze captivated some of the dancers and whirled…
Read moreTrustworthy: deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable; believable; steadfast I remember a time when I was keeping my grandson and as we were riding in the car I mentioned that after picking up his sister from school we might go to his favorite play place for lunch. Over…
Read more“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you…
Read moreThere are moments, and then there are defining moments. Moments in time that change your perspective. Moments that clarify others. Moments that you cling to, because of the poignancy, moments that take your breath away. I experienced such a moment this Thanksgiving. A moment of gratitude, because we…
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