Open My Eyes
Every day has its own set of challenges, doesn't it? How much does attitude play in how each of those days turns out? Sometimes I have trouble sleeping. That tends…
By Faith
Some people are movie buffs; others prefer to read. But, have you ever read a book again or watched a movie a second time and noticed something you missed the…
Drop the Hammer
Someone once wrote: "If you walk around with a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail." Think about that. A hammer has one primary purpose: to pound the daylights…
A Matter of the Heart
For my birthday this year my sister-in-law presented me with a copy of a book I might not necessarily have been drawn to entitled The Curious History of the Heart. …
My Patience Deficit
Anyone who knows me knows that I love cards. I especially like the goofy ones that make you laugh. I once saw one that made the statement, "I have one…
And, A Little Child Shall Lead Them…
My mom passed away in 2014. A short time later in the same year, a precious little girl was born in Dallas on June 11th on what would have been…
So, What Did You Expect?
Isn't this a trap we fall into on occasion? Expecting something. Great Expectations! We have pre-conceived ideas how someone should behave, how they should treat us - especially family. But,…
From Revolution to Freedom
The American Revolutionary War lasted from 1765-1783 in an effort to throw off British rule. Not everyone in the colonies was in favor of that, but with the help of…
Faith: Pure or Altered?
When my boys were small, they played T-ball. It was such fun to watch. One of the kids on the team was so eager that he ran the bases, and…
The Blender
One of my sons is what most of us call a "health nut". He is very selective about what he ingests and even has an app that keeps track of…