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Why Do We Engage In The Frustrating Dance Of Gift Reciprocation?
In a panic, I rushed to purchase a sweater from the store where I worked. Even with my employee discount, the sweater cost more than I wanted to spend ~ especially since I had not planned to give a gift to this colleague. But when my coworker showed up with her gift for me, I…
How To Keep Your Thanksgiving Holiday From Being Absorbed By Christmas
As I walked through the department store it occurred to me: I am no longer shocked at how quickly Christmas displays pop up. This year, they even began to appear before Halloween. The same is true with the Christmas movies ~ which began as early as October 21st. And as always, I ask: What happened…
Learning To Choose Wisely Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Slipping on my robe, I suddenly froze with a new realization. The robe, which had once been tight and uncomfortable, now fit, and even felt loose. This is one of those non-scale victories. For several months I’ve worked at getting back to a healthier weight and lifestyle. I purposely decided against using the scale to…
How Counting Your Days Will Help Make Them Count
Stretching contentedly, I glanced down at the puppy curled next to me. This is bliss. I wish I could stay here a few minutes longer. But my to-do list for the day beckoned for my attention. For many years, lists of endless tasks to complete ruled my life. My drive to achieve often took me to…
Studying God’s Word Lights Our Path To Do Good In This World
As I looked out at the pool, I noticed all three lanes designated for swimming laps had been taken by other people. Approaching the lifeguard, I asked if he could rope off one more lane for me. “Usually when the lap lanes are full, people just swim in the open pool area,” he responded. “I…
If I Work This Hard, Shouldn’t I Achieve The Expected Results?
This morning I woke up with hopeful expectations. But now I feel only acute disappointment. I know the pain of trying my best to do what’s right, but not getting the expected results. A few days ago, I wrote these words in my journal. But they express a feeling I’ve experienced often in my life.…
How Being Transparent And Vulnerable Can Be Your Secret Strength
My bathroom mirror has a small flaw. In the lower right corner, I can see a crack the size and shape of a dime. But if I run my hands along the surface, I feel only smooth glass. No one knows how a crack could appear only on the inside of my mirror. But it…
Helping Each Other See Jesus In The Aftermath Of A Storm
The thundering boom shook the house and broke my concentration. That sounded really close. A quick look out our window showed me just how close. During the thunderstorm, the wind snapped the trunk of a huge white oak tree and knocked it across our road. While electric storms frequently visit Southwest Virginia during these summer…
As Christians, Is It Even Possible To Agree To Disagree In This Political Climate?
With a heavy heart I shut down my computer. Maybe it’s time to take a break from social media. That morning, instead of cheerful updates from friends and family, I had read one controversial post after another. Fiery comments from people on both sides of the issue peppered the ensuing debates. As I walked away…
The Lord Says “Don’t Be Afraid” ~ But How Exactly Do We Manage That?
Is it just me, or has this Spring hatched an unusually high population of ticks? Before moving to Southwest Virginia I rarely made contact with these critters. But now I often see them up close and personal. So far, I’ve extracted two ticks from my hair, and one from my back. I’ve found two others…
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