Oh Christmas Tree
Its almost Christmas and there are signs of it all around. One of the most notable is the Christmas tree. It seems they are literally everyone. If you live in…
Giving Thanks
This time every year we pause and give thanks to God for all of our blessings. That is the plan anyway. In reality, these days we are already in full…
Hateful Words
Have you ever had someone react to something you said so strongly that if you didn’t know better you would be certain they were in a different conversation or were…
Kindness…
I recently posted the following message that I got from a friend on Facebook. I don’t know who wrote it, but I thought it was right on target and worth…
Made to Thrive…
I love to start my Sunday mornings with our Sonrise service on the radio. It’s just a quick 20-minute service with some scripture, a short message, and music. I usually…
Finding the Positive
I’m one of those people who is always looking to find the positive in every situation. If someone says something that could be taken offensively, I look for a perspective…
The Twists and Turns of Life
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks. The journey I'm on took some twists and turns I hadn't really expected. It started out when I received confirmation on a speaking…
Saying Goodbye
Have you ever noticed how bittersweet it is to say goodbye? You dread the parting, but know that it is that rare opportunity to let your loved one know you…
Just One Life…
The course I took to become a health coach, was a large investment, in both time and money. I convinced myself that if I was able to watch every episode…
Into the Sunlight…
Years ago while visiting family in Arkansas, I got the opportunity to go explore a cave. Not the kind you pay to get a tour of, but a cave that…