Posts filed under: Inspiration

To Remember–Or Not?

Without much thought, you and I can likely recite a list of meaningful or important dates. The date we were born. The date we met our significant other. The birth... Read More

What Kind of Fruit Do You Produce?

With care I cut a slice of the bright red strawberry and tasted it. Bland. Okay, maybe another one will have more flavor. Bummer, it too is bland. Okay, how... Read More

Too Bold for God?

A brief meditation arrived in my inbox a few days ago that really got my attention. The premise was based on the idea we may not be bold enough when... Read More

One Approach to Effective Problem Solving

Nary a day goes by we aren’t presented with a problem. Or two or three. When the answer or resolution seems obvious, we act and move on. Then there are... Read More

Passion, Purpose, and a Long Life

She stood, well, rather leaned against the wide doorway for support. The tendrils of her gray hair damp around her tanned, deeply-lined face, she presented the glowing picture of a... Read More

The Difference Between Being Prepared and Being in Control

There is nothing quite as annoying as laying out the ingredients for a recipe, only to discover an important component is not in the frig, spice rack, or pantry. If... Read More

When Multi May Mean a Mess

“There are some things I just can’t multi-task.” I stared at the screen in front of me as my beloved patiently waited for my full attention. “And there are some... Read More

Oh No, a Test?

Most of us likely experienced our first encounter with the word or concept of “test” as children, only to repeat it ourselves as parents: “Don’t test my patience!” That was... Read More

How Much Do Those Veggies Cost?

Although our plot of ground is small, we do have enough space to plant raised bed gardens, and have done so for many years. And yet, given increased costs for... Read More

What Does It Mean to Fear Shame?

Most of us have childhood memories of being afraid. Of something. Of someone. Of the dark. Of the storm. And so forth. To make matters worse, the kids in the... Read More