With horrible disasters such as the Nepal earthquake, many doubt God’s presence, His goodness and doubt His ability to perform miracles. “Time for trivia,” my granddaughter said, “Here is the first question: what is the one food that never spoils?” I thought and thought and came up with my three guesses. All were incorrect. “Here is the …
Why do some people who have fame, money, prestige, good looks, and possessions end their lives tragically? Could it be they never found the true riches of life? Last Saturday, we all gathered in our backyard inside the screen that covers the swimming pool and deck. Suddenly, our grandchildren squealed when they saw a squirrel …
How to avoid failure and how to deal with it are the determining factors between sorrow and success. I’ve encountered all kinds and levels of failure—some embarrassing, others painful, and even some that turned to lifetime lessons. A friend emailed me last Wednesday, April 1 and said, “Don’t let anyone make you a fool. Remember, …
Among the relentless demands, is it possible to find balance in life? I found my answer last Saturday in the park. I went down on one knee and held my granddaughter’s smooth face in my hands. “Look sweet girl,” I said, “if you keep your eyes ahead; if you keep pedaling, and if you don’t look to …
Sometimes it might be tough, but never too late to find the correct direction and head in the triumphant path for our lives.
We all want that, don’t we? We long to improve, to be more successful in our endeavors and strive to be a better person. “I’ve noticed a change in me,” my friend said on the phone. “I’m trying so hard to be more gentle, to be more understanding and patient,” she said. I grinned with …
I’ll be honest with you,” a woman shared with me, “I want true love. I want to cry out, help; I’m married to a man made of stone. I wish just once, on Valentine’s Day he would display a little romance.” Is romance what she really wanted? Here is the definition: Romance is the expressive …
You do it, I do it too. We all go through life seeking success. My last post detailed what to do to reach true success. This writing highlights the “not-to-do” list when looking for success. Cameron Mills opened the door; the long-awaited delivery truck presented him with the box that contained the representation of success, …
Hubby and I headed to dinner with our good friends, chatting about life. “There were helicopters and police cars all around our neighborhood” they said. “Police stood outside with bullhorns ordering to stay indoors.” “Oh my, what or who were they looking for?” I wanted to know. “A bull.” A bull? Although we do not …
Choosing good friends is a blessing and an art. For good friends make life sweeter, days brighter and our journey pleasant. Last evening around 6, I pulled away from my computer and paused because I detected a strange odor. I turned to hubby. “I smell smoke,” I told him. Curiosity nudged us. We stepped outside. With …