Helping a Loved One Can be as Simple as Pulling Up a Chair.
I’m writing this article as I sit in the surgical waiting room of a local hospital. It’s fairly crowded with lots of different people. Their reasons for being in this waiting room vary widely. I’m the chatty sort, so I’ve spoken with several individuals and, amazingly, they all volunteer who they are sitting and waiting…
You Are Destined for the Giving and Receiving of Extravagant Love.
Have you ever considered how God loves us? Not THAT he loves us, but HOW he loves us? Just a few weeks after my mother passed away, I had a birthday. For those of you who have experienced the loss of a parent, you’re aware of how ‘special days’ can sometimes affect you. I fully…
Warm and Fuzzy is Nice, But Sometimes I Need a Good Jolt
There are some things you don’t want to hear. They need to be said anyway. You probably already know some truths but don’t want to acknowledge them. It’s like having a mouthful of bitter medicine that you don’t want to swallow. Some truths are hard to talk about. Talk anyway. Honesty is critical. Honesty with…
Your Scar Tells a Story: It’s a Reminder of a Time When Life Tried to Break You Down and Failed.
Those of you who are a bit older may remember the movie JAWS. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s about a shark. Those of you who have seen it, were you able to sleep afterward? In one scene, the men hunting the shark are sitting around on the boat at night, and they begin…
Some Seasons of Your Life Are Going to be More Beautiful Than Others: Each Season Will Have its Unique Charms.
Life has its seasons, doesn’t it? I’m not talking about the four seasons that escort us through the year. I’m talking about seasons of life. We all experience them. Some are joyful, others sad. Some pass way too quickly and others seem to drag on forever, like a Texas summer. My favorite season of the…
Hey, You! The One With the Skunky Attitude…
Did you really say that?! “I accept your job offer. I’m ready to be a part of the team, sir. However, you should know that I’ll only be showing up for work when I feel like it. You know, when there’s nothing better going on. And if someone at work says something to upset me,…