New York City looks like a shell of its former self. Where we once dodged each other on the sidewalks and crammed shoulder-to-shoulder on the subway, we now go out of our way to keep a minimum of six feet between us. The vibrant restaurant scene — where open tables were scarce and noise levels high — has come to a halt. At best, restaurant employees pass food to customers and delivery ... View Post
A powerful new vision for the New Year
It’s two weeks into the new year, and I’ve given little thought to my usual “Going to get a fresh start, gotta do better at….” litany of new year resolutions. My lack of enthusiasm is partly due to years of setting goals (largely about how much I’m going to work out and how many vegetables I’m going to eat) but seeing little change in those areas. But mostly, I sense the Lord taking my new ... View Post
When the unthinkable, seemingly unbearable happens
How will you fare? Will you survive? Could you actually thrive when the unthinkable happens? Is this really happening? A group of us sat stunned at the jury’s verdict: Guilty. My precious friend Myra, a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-Christ, aunt, and a friend to many had rejected a plea bargain because it felt wrong to admit to a “white collar” crime she didn’t ... View Post
God’s beautiful perspective of your life
I read that if you look at what photographs you take, you’ll discover what’s important to you. Other than my two granddaughters, most of my pictures are of manicured parks, pretty buildings, flowers and floral arrangements I want to copy. While I’m not sure that parks and flowers are what’s most important to me, they do delight and make me happy. I love beautiful things. Think about the ... View Post
What should be the most important thing in your life?
What would you say if I asked, “What’s the most important thing in your life right now?” Stop and think for a minute: What is the most important thing in your life right now? There are numerous answers you could give. You might struggle to narrow it down to one: Raising my kids Doing well at my job Finding a job Having more joy Letting go of unforgiveness Getting healthy Following ... View Post
The reason you are where you are
WHERE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW? Along with your physical location, the question “Where are you?” can address any number of facts concerning what’s going on in your life: Where do you live? What's your stage of life? Are you busy, or do you have time to spare? Where are you emotionally? What blessings fill your life? What struggles are you facing? All of these questions (and many ... View Post
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