I was watching a popular PBS television series recently and one of the characters said how sometimes we need a ladder person to help us achieve our potential. One of their family members, unbeknownst to the rest of them, had done that for someone. That scene sat with me for a few days and thenContinue reading “Chutes and Ladders”
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TROUBLEMAKERS
Chances are, what comes to your mind when you see this word is a person. Someone who bugs you or seems to make your life difficult. I assure you I can very quickly come up with a name or two myself. I’m going to flip this a bit. I was reading about someone who hadContinue reading “TROUBLEMAKERS”
R&R
R&R is military slang and the abbreviation for rest and recuperation, or rest and recreation, a time when soldiers had free time and a much-deserved break in their duties. However, I am referring to two different “R” words. I’m reading a book called Redeeming Heartache (by Dan Allender & Cathy Loerzel). I recently came acrossContinue reading “R&R”
Our Plastic Brain
I came across this a few years ago when reading about the human brain and its ability to change. I was surprised to discover our brains are “plastic.” That threw me for a second because my first thought went to all the plastic in our world and the concern about what it is doing toContinue reading “Our Plastic Brain”
Damaged Goods
Many stores have a clearance or sale area where products that are not in “pristine” condition are offered at a reduced price. Appliance stores often have “scratch and dent” items for sale as well. These items have enough worth to be offered for purchase, but are considered of less value due to the damage. I recently cameContinue reading “Damaged Goods”
Coloring
When children are little and learning to color, we often encourage them to stay within the lines. One reason we do that is it helps teach them the fine motor skills they will need when it’s time to learn to write. Another way the phrase of coloring inside the lines can be used is when weContinue reading “Coloring”
Stillness Speaks
One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” I often gravitate towards the first two words. In the chaos of the world, I want to hear any wisdom that my faith or my own inner voice will reveal to me. How often do we humans do that,Continue reading “Stillness Speaks”
Family Ties
I think there’s a misconception out in parenting land that once your children are grown up and gone, the hard work is done and it’s all smooth sailing from then on out. Um, no. I beg to differ. I no longer feel the need to guide and direct my children on the many decisions theyContinue reading “Family Ties”
Strive for Success
Most people don’t want to fail or be seen as a failure. Success is something we often work toward. Yet, what is success? In the dictionary, it is defined as a favorable or desired outcome. What does success look like for you? Many people have their own thoughts of what they need to feel successful.Continue reading “Strive for Success”
Silk and Sandpaper
Several days ago, I had a day at work that wasn’t necessarily bad…but it wasn’t good either. Have you ever had one of those days? On that particular day, things that would normally create a minor little pause in my day felt more…abrasive. Later that day as I was attempting to share with my daughterContinue reading “Silk and Sandpaper”
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