Lost and Finding Joy

Time is precious. Are we really going to keep putting off the things we’d really love to do? Why do we do that to ourselves? We say things like: I’ll do it when I graduate; I’ll do it when I get married; I’ll do it when my kids get older; I’ll do it when I… Read more

Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy? That was a famous catchphrase inspired by Dr. Phil McGraw. It sticks with us because of the underlying truth of that statement. Being a right fighter is what causes disagreements, anger, fear, disgust, offensiveness, division, and all the ego stuff that can… Read more

“Who am I?” is usually followed by, “why am I here?” and “where am I going?” These questions are the foundation of our very existence. I’m going to do my very best to answer this first question, however, the answers can’t be found in a single conversation, sermon, book, or even a blog. These resources… Read more

I check out mentally when I’m doing tasks I don’t enjoy. On the other hand, I can work anybody under the table when I’m doing work I enjoy. For example, I am out in my husband’s truck, right now, writing this blog. That’s because I love writing. In a few minutes, he’s going to need… Read more

This was written on the wall in Mother Teresa’s home for children in Calcutta:               People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.  Forgive them anyway.             If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.  Be kind anyway.             If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.  Succeed anyway.            If you… Read more

Is there something you’ve worked on for years, only to find yourself right back where you started? It may be a relationship you’ve tried mending again and again; or a business you started that hasn’t grown the way you expected; or maybe you’ve been trying to lose weight only to gain it back, or you’ve… Read more