Ever had a wake-up moment? I had one when a battered old pick-up pulled into our church parking lot on a weekday when I was working on a project. I happened to be outside when the dust from the gravel parking lot settled and two women in worn straw hats and faded work clothes got…
Teamwork
O Our little church is doing a renovation of the sanctuary. The building is 72 years old, and it was time for repairing, updating, and beautifying the place where we gather. It’s been such a good lesson for me as I participated with many others in this project. Whew! Have I been slapped up the…
Halal
Have you ever felt a bit dry? Disconnected to your Source? Yesterday, I felt something was missing. My prayers weren’t spontaneously rising to my Maker. My soul felt shriveled. I prayed, “Lord, bring me close. And please, I hope You don’t have to use trouble to do it!” Shortly after, I heard some swallows giggling…
Correct, Forgive, and Encourage
Have you ever done a stupid thing (not morally wrong, but irresponsible or forgetful)? When you were corrected, did you own your mistake? Did you apologize? Did you promise yourself to do better next time? After your admission of doing a stupid thing, did the person change her approach and give forgiveness and encouragement? What…
Danger Zone
I wouldn’t destroy my happiness if I were making a rational decision. Yet when provoked, it’s easy to slip into a danger zone where I can lose what I treasure most- relationships. Six entrances to the Danger Zone: 1. When I look down on someone else because I know more than they do, I immediately…
A Place at the Table
Yesterday (as of this writing) dear Husband and I attended an outdoor wedding. The intense July sun was brutal, but it was worth it. When it was time for the meal, the two of us were looking for a table in the shade. But we were near the end of the line and the tables…