That is the title of an article that my wife handed me some time ago. So, for months this has been sitting my desk “begging” me to deal with it. Since today is cold and snowy, and outdoor works is just not in the works, it is time to focus on what is obviously a… | Read More
A young minister was being interviewed by a church board for the position of pastor. One old hard-working Irishman who was on the board looked at the young man sternly and asked, “Young man, did God send you here?” He replied, “Well, I don’t know if God sent me here. I am here trying to… | Read More
I am not sure where my “creative juices” have gone lately, but I read this post this morning and knew it needed a wider audience. I echo what Eric has to say and it a message I am hearing with more and more frequency. I invite you to join me, and others in joining to… | Read More
It has been a while since I posted here. Been a little crazy with the pandemic and trying to know how to serve in the midst of chaos. I was looking through old files today and found this blog I had written some time ago. However, it still rings true with me and who I… | Read More
It isn’t often that I post things like this, but I saw this when I opened my email this morning and realized what we need more than another sermon or blog on holding firm is a reason to celebrate! Enjoy this little poem, but I hope that more than enjoyment you will begin to think… | Read More
I was reading an article in “Psychology Today”, May/June 2020 issue. (I know I am behind in my reading). The article was about burnout among the medical profession. The author documented how health care practices over the recent past have changed the way the doctors address our medical needs. What used to be a simple… | Read More
Photo Credit: Pexels Today I have an opportunity to welcome a guest to my Blog. Stephanie Haywood, was gracious enough to write up some information on staying fit during this Pandemic. If you would like to contact her directly here is here email. shaywood@mylifeboost.com Resources, Websites & Tools for Managing Your Health & Fitness… | Read More
I wonder if we should not dub 2020 the year of the virus. I know if is simplistic and maybe overworked. It might also be a way to dodge the problems that many of us face. I wonder, if we could just face up to the reality that things have changed in ways we never… | Read More
I don’t know about your part of the world, but out here in the Dakota’s it seems that the only news these days is “Bad News”. The Corona Virus we figured would dissipate with the morning mist with the heat of summer seems to have rebounded with a vengeance. Just about the time many were… | Read More
I wonder if as the world, rushes back to the task of commerce and we all attempt to find our footing again in a world that is turned upside down, if we will miss some important lessons God desires to teach us. I use the word wonder, as I have no word from God, I… | Read More
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