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"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go."* I grew up in a small town across the street from a cornfield. We would watch the...

The city had to remove some of our grass while working on a flood management project. They recently came to replace the dirt patches they...

“Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough.” Richard Feyman I had something interesting happen to me...

“Life does not ask what we want. It presents us with options.” Thomas Sowell The lights blinked off. We had noticed dark clouds rolling...

I have found, time and time again, that I am my best self when I'm slow on the inside. I am not really sure what it looks like on the...

“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.”* It was a cold, cloudy day and I was craving for a good story. I...

“Knowledge of fact may inspire pride and arrogance; wisdom makes for understanding and humility.” Howard Thurman I read a story from...

I was out on a morning walk the other day when a young girl caught my attention. She skipped to the end of the sidewalk and then paused...

“Most people want more from life than what they’re getting” Michael Hyatt Have you thought about your life: who you are, what you know,...

"Set your minds on things above." Col 3:2 I had an opportunity to drive a race car recently. Well, actually it was a Nascar simulator. It...

What do you think of when you hear the word rest? Rest is so much more than getting at least 7 hours of sleep.* The older I get, the more...

"Whatever your life's work is, do it well." Martin Luther King Jr. He called me over to look at his completed work. I have to admit that...

When our children were small I had an interesting conversation with one of their teachers. We were discussing educational theory and the...

I can see it off in the distance, a green arrow light. Chances are that it will change to red by the time I approach. It’s a welcome...

What do you do when life as you know it changes? What do you do when things are out of your control? I saw the images this morning* of...

I have been a bit like a yoyo this week. The weight of this past month has been catching up to me. It’s been a time of walking with...

“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” Meister Eckhart At any given time, we are starting something new. What are you...

A New Year has arrived bringing hope and new opportunities. Before we forge ahead into possibilities, let’s look back to remember and...

I have some things going on in my life that have not been working for me lately. I have been reminded of a story that is inspiring me....

There is something comforting about fall. It’s more than the aroma of pumpkin and spices or pulling out cozy blankets and sweaters....