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Finding Peace in the Chaos
Years ago during the Vietnam War, unrest and protests broke out on college campuses. In May 1970, four Kent State students were killed and nine injured when the Ohio National Guard opened fire into a crowd of protestors. Afterwards...
The Power Of Focus
When we deal with difficult circumstances it is essential that we pay attention to what we are focusing on. If we feed our fears and starve our faith, we will grow weaker and more depressed and discouraged. If we feed our faith and starve our fears, we will...
When Fear Threatens You
It happened in 1953. The Polio Epidemic. I have no memory of the fear that must have swept the country as polio attacked so many – especially adults. Leaving many paralyzed, some on iron lungs, some fatalities. I have no memory. But I remember summer 1953 being...
Love Is Something You Do
I knew something was different within the first few seconds I was home. Downcast eyes, one word responses, walking away. And suddenly I was met with a choice. I could ignore those signs that something was wrong or I could make the time to talk. Alone. Thankfully I...
How’s Your Temple Care?
I guess I heard it years ago – that phrase ‘temple care’. I listened as the conference speaker spoke of the importance of caring for our bodies. The need to be intentional about self care – sleep, exercise, eating nutritionally, drinking plenty of water, etc. I...
Prayer Powered
Recently I've been engaged with a group that has added so much strength to my life. The 31 Day Prayer Challenge for Coaches and Entrepreneurs is lead by Kim Avery. Every morning I am greeted by a short video, verse, and reminder about the importance of prayer....
White Roses of Hope
The cries of lonely, grieving people are heard on every street and every corner My heart breaks for those who are hurting; I weep with those who weep...
Who Me? Be Strong?
As I write this we are in the 9th day of January. Woman after woman shares with me her feelings of failure and disappointment. New Years Day resolutions are already buried under Efforts to simply survive 2020. And for those who know there is more to life...
Starting Strong in 2020
It tends to catch me by surprise each year- how suddenly Christmas is over, the carols are no longer heard and talk of income tax is in the air. Although it might be easy to join the masses and stress over the lack of energy, finances, health,...
How’s Your Soul?
It’s that missing piece, isn’t it? In a world that applauds activity and ‘doing’ .. In a world that praises accomplishments and meeting goals… and often gives us messages that we are human-doings… I’m left today with this question, “How is your soul?” ( referring to...