Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. And listen in such a way that others love to speak to you ( Zig Ziglar). In this world of chaos, pain, and darkness we can choose to be the difference maker in our sphere of influence. Sometime in the 90s, there wasContinue reading “Be The One”
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What If We Begin…
This quote caught my attention this morning: If God could take someone away that you thought you would never lose – imagine the person He could give you that you thought you’d never find. What if we begin to trust God to truly turn the broken pieces into a master piece, the pain into purposeContinue reading “What If We Begin…”
The Remarkable Kind
As a sister girl, the word ‘submission’ can be disconcerting. Why? Your guess is just as good as mine. Maybe it’s because, like many, I hate feeling like a caged bird. It could also be what I’ve observed in human behavior when some are granted power. For some reason, me submitting to you quickly translatesContinue reading “The Remarkable Kind”
Don’t Wait
As we gladly sway into a long Labor Day weekend, take a moment to enjoy the landscape of your current season. It may be one of calm or quite tumultuous. There might be an air of uncertainty plaguing you on many levels. Or, it could be one of promise fulfilled. Yours may be a seasonContinue reading “Don’t Wait”
My Why
With all its meanderings, harsh realities, and unwelcomed trials – I still love life. After being blessed with more than 5 decades, I wake up each day understanding that this is a gift. It’s highly likely that I have more years behind me than ahead. Now I just want to squeeze out as much asContinue reading “My Why”
My Piece of the Garden
A few weeks ago, I spent a few days with my son in his big city high-rise apartment. There was no balcony, no way to connect the outside. There were moments I felt trapped. I mentioned it to him and he laughed. That was his world and he was at peace with it. In thoseContinue reading “My Piece of the Garden”
Healing For My Soul
As a young teen I journaled to unburden my soul. The pages and the pen were my beloved companions – they gave me a safe place to say what I couldn’t say verbally. Today, over four decades later – writing still allows me empty myself. Frees me of caged emotions that could eat away atContinue reading “Healing For My Soul”
Day One
Today was the first day of the 2025-2026 school year for our students in my neck of the woods. The entire school district wore this t-shirt today. Don’t you just love ‘Day Ones’? The opportunity to start anew, a chance for a do over. We don’t always get a second chance to steer the shipContinue reading “Day One”
In the Midst of It All
“PEACE. The place I’ve learned to live. Not because there are no storms, but I’ve found that there’s indeed peace in the midst of it all. Not because there are no wars within and without. Despite the conflicts that rage on – I’ve found a place where I am unmoved. I sit at YOUR feetContinue reading “In the Midst of It All”
And We Do It All Over Again
This is the week of pre-planning for teachers in the SE. The ’25-’26 school year has presented itself, whether we want it to or not. Theses are the moments we get to check our ‘why’ all over again. As I sort through the papers and other items to throw out, my eyes came across aContinue reading “And We Do It All Over Again”
Restored Hearts 