In any language, “welcome” and global friendships can be established with a smile and a simple act of kindness. Find Global Friendship Possibilities Count the nationalities living near you. Business executives, university students, medical staff,
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Life Lessons With Spiritual Insights from Scavengers and Predators
“Turkey vultures,” my husband said. Their silent presence outside of my window, their large bodies dominating the space unexpectedly led me to unravel life lessons with spiritual insights about human choices. The visitors exuded a
Read moreDo You Have to Follow Rules for God?
Normally I like to Follow Rules The cashier took my five dollars, slid it into the metal cash box, and pointed to the handwritten sign. “This is a fragrance-free event.” Now evening, I hoped my
Read moreMaking Do
I come from a long line of thrifty innovators. The kind that take great pride in sayings like: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without! So it surprised no one
Read moreCan you? What do you think?
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford Have you ever tried to do something you didn’t really think you could do? Me neither. Why is that? Are we
Read moreA Prayer for Peace
Lord, Why can’t we see that peace is better than conflict, that love is better than hate, that following your way means giving up our way, and daily we’re to live like you? Why
Read moreMe? A Leader?
Do you realize that you’re a leader? You don’t need to be a teacher, a boss, or an elected official to be a leader. You don’t even need to be an adult. You just have
Read moreFreedom to Do or Not to Do
Freedom has a whole new meaning this year. For years, freedom meant the ability to say what you want, worship how you want and choose those you wanted to govern you. Those freedoms are still
Read moreWhat Jesus Wouldn’t Do
When our children were growing up, they often wore these bracelets with their teen-aged friends. Colorful, clever, with a clear message that served as a reminder to think through what Jesus would do in whatever
Read moreOne Thing I Do: Forgiveness
Reflecting on this, I had a thought that was revelatory for me: Forgiveness brings healing; it does not undo what happened.
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