One of My Favorite Riddles
I love this riddle: “What’s always coming but never here?” Answer: Tomorrow.
November 27, 2015
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
For What You’re Not Thankful, Thankful
A woman once told me to write down everything I didn’t like about my life and then to thank God precisely for those things. She
November 26, 2015
Remember to Include Nature
Some birds approach my youngest daughter, and she feeds them some crumbs. She can’t stop talking about all the birds! I recall the year we
November 25, 2015
A Little Prayer for Gatherings
Lord, help me radiate Your presence–and all that means–to others in the room. Let others experience You in me. Give me the strength to treat
November 24, 2015
Get to Know Questions
I love getting to know new people. Today I remember how much others enjoy talking about their pets, their travel experiences, and how they celebrate
November 23, 2015
Feathers, Fortress, and Father: How I See God Today
I grow best when I visualize something tangible about God–something I can flesh out with touch, sight, sound, smell, and even taste. Perhaps this is
November 22, 2015
The Value I Would Want My Children to Have
I experienced a profound realization at a seminar today. The leader asked us about our most important personal values. I easily–and sometimes shamefully–recounted my work
November 21, 2015
10 Best Tips for Blessing Others During Holiday Gatherings
Sometimes younger folks ask me for advice on how to survive the holiday season with immediate family and relatives when everyone doesn’t always get along.
November 20, 2015
It’s Not Just You
All morning, I feel so out-of-sorts. It seems hard to breathe, and the whole morning feels like I’m wading through molasses. Is something wrong with
November 19, 2015
“It’s Only an Adventure If There’s Fear”
On the walk to school, a little boy talks about designing adventures. He explains that, when it comes to having adventures, one must be a
November 18, 2015