We’re good friends with someone from my husband’s days in the Army, more years ago than we’d like to remember. This friend is great about keeping all the guys connected, passing along good news (and sad), and organizing reunions. The guys often talk about the good old...
Don’t believe everything you read or hear. That sounds strange coming from a writer, doesn’t it? But it’s true. I can remember my mother saying that when she conversed with some people, she would listen, then “take it with a grain of salt.” (Don’t you just love that...
Everyone has a favorite piece of relationship advice. In honor of my 34th wedding anniversary coming up in a few days, I thought I’d share a few relationship quotes: “No matter how long you have been waiting, the man God has for you will surpass your expectations. You...
Three of my friends lost their mother this past weekend. Three times in two days, I received a message saying John or Pat or Sonia’s mother died. These three losses remind me that death cuts through all the things we think are important, and bares what is truly...
Lately, I’ve been thinking about seasons. It might have something to do with the calendar announcing today is the first day of summer. Reminds me of Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Summer season in...
Is there a difference between a father and a daddy? Almost any man can be a father. It’s a biological process requiring the fertilization of an ovum. But a daddy? That can be another matter. Father is a title. The role of a father demands honor and respect. They can...
Have you heard of the Tate family? They can be found in almost every organization… Dic Tate wants to run everything. Ro Tate tries to change everything. Agi Tate stirs up trouble whenever possible. Irri Tate always lends him a hand. Hesi Tate and Vegi Tate pour cold...
Celebrate. Sacrifice. Two words we don’t usually pair together. Still, a couple of days on our calendar have been set aside to do just that. To celebrate sacrifice. One of those days is today: Memorial Day. In honor of this day, you may recognize some of these quotes:...
Quick – who was the winner of the: - 2010 Nobel Peace Prize? - 2009 Miss America pageant? - 2008 summer Olympics archery gold medal? Now identify: - the high school teacher who motivated you to be your best? - the Sunday school...
I love to read. Newspapers, magazines, books. Lots and lots of books. Now that the class I teach has ended for the year, I’ll have a chance to catch up on some recreational reading. But there’s one book in particular I will not be reading. Not because my own county...
Ordinary vs. Extraordinary? Motivational slogans are all around us. Success is ours if we embrace it. Strive...
National Tell the Truth Day Has telling the truth become an exception? Or is it simply entertaining? The...
How Do You Wait? Everyone is waiting for something. It might be for a person, an event, a fulfilled goal, or an...