That Old Comparison Trap
My Aunt Margaret was the quintessential mom: every burner on the stove going because none of her offspring liked the same thing; whipping up pies and even homemade donuts that…
Bummed, Bored and Blah
Ever suffered from the "3 B's"? Bummed, bored and blah? Bummed is simply feeling down...Frustrated, upset, maybe stressed, but definitely "down in the dumps", as it used to be called. …
From Prickly to Perfect
Several weeks ago on my walk, I passed by this ugly cactus on my way and questioned why anyone would choose to plant such a thing in their yard. Imagine…
And, Yet There is Hope
Easter is upon us, though it may not seem like it. Life goes on in such an unfamiliar way to us that is has become clouded and we feel like…
The Catalyst
My friend, Norma, sends me an email every Sunday night. She's been doing this for years. She tells me about her week and usually about some subject or theological issue…