Running Ahead
The Apostle Paul often referred to life as a race. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7). Hebrews…
What’s Your Anchor?
Living in Glacier National Park in the summer months as I was growing up gave me an opportunity to spend a great deal of time both on the lake and…
Cautious, But Not Critical
When I was in first grade, I walked to school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. When I got to the crosswalk, I was so young and concerned with doing it all…
Between Two Worlds
My husband is a movie buff, having produced many family videos and movie shorts over the years. He enjoys all sorts of movies - including science fiction. I am not…
On A Wing And A Prayer
It seems that each generation has its own set of idioms and sayings that are common in their respective times. This particular expression came to mind on a recent flight…
What Did You Say?
My collegiate granddaughter - in addition to her classes - works full-time at a popular breakfast place. Occasionally, she crams in a trip to the opposite side of the Valley…
Love Is…
Like so many things in our society, we often diminish true love by saying, "Love ya" to anyone and everyone in our path. But, do we? What exactly IS love? …
Is This A Joke???
Have you ever been in a situation where the turn of events caught you off-guard and you wondered, "Is this a joke?" More than likely we have all had this…
Taming Our Thoughts
If you've ever been to the circus, you've probably seen a lion tamer who is deftly using his whip to indicate what the lion must do next. I shudder to…
A Glimmer Of Hope
In the late 1980s a television show aired called Growing Pains. One of the stars of the show (who earned two Golden Globe awards) was a young actor named Kirk…