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Even as an eight-year-old I had to build hope in new people and surroundings. That’s not really so unusual since all our days are fresh and different, infused with options to renew or rebuild our hope and thereby maximize our potential for living life victoriously.
Have you found yourself in a situation where you’ve been short-circuited with no strength for living?
Out of Bounds! “You’re out of bounds! And you’re not going to score anymore!” That was the yell coming from the boy behind me at last Friday night’s football game. He was not more than five years old, but he was completely determined to exercise his voice...
One Way “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” That's an epic formula for having a friend. In that statement by Ralph Waldo Emerson, was it merely his opinion or can we be confident that the advice will guide us toward having a friend? Is his approach too...
The Multi-Faceted Marvel of An Ideal Friend Connections with other humans and the healthy concept of belonging to another person are part of what we hope for in the multi-faceted marvel that is an ideal friend. From the cradle to the grave, we desire the close...
Love Is Magical What’s not to love about love, especially the kind that sweeps you off your feet? That kind of love is the magical kind—the remarkable, exceptional, outstanding, incredible, unbelievable, astonishing, astounding, staggering, marvelous, magnificent,...
If Dogs Could Talk This photo of my boxer captured her looking at me as if to say, “I have a hole in my neck and a significant set of stitches. Did you have this done to me with a good reason? I like to think my dog is super-engaging with a magnanimous personality....
Small But Glistening Details What’s worthy about a picture of gemstones? The answer depends on how aware you are that---from the pages of a coloring book, and with a few sharply pointed pencils in multiple hues---an awaiting creation has amazing potential. Is that too...
The novel that I’ve written is a love story based on my father and takes place in the 1920s. What a fascinating time period! My Father and a Model T Sometimes my research tried to overtake my ability to stick with writing the book. In particular, the 1920s Model...
Build your following on a firm foundation A foundation is the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level. That definition suggests support is a necessary factor in carrying weight. Establishing criteria to undergird your relationships is...
As kids, my brothers, my cousins, and I received the gift of a silver dollar every Christmas from our grandfather. The lineup of youngsters to get a silver dollar was a long one. I remember standing expectantly, respectfully waiting for him to place the coin in...
Streams of Brilliance to Boost Your Engagement Streams of brilliance on a beautiful sunlit day might possibly boost your engagement with something, or someone, beyond yourself. Even if only a little bit--even if you don’t believe in God as the Creator, it’s difficult...
Even as an eight-year-old I had to build hope in new people and surroundings. That’s not really so unusual since all our days are fresh and different, infused with options to renew or rebuild our hope and thereby maximize our potential for living life victoriously.
Have you found yourself in a situation where you’ve been short-circuited with no strength for living?
Out of Bounds! “You’re out of bounds! And you’re not going to score anymore!” That was the yell coming from the boy behind me at last Friday night’s football game. He was not more than five years old, but he was completely determined to exercise his voice...
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“Be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, And tolerant of the weak… Because someday in your life you will be all of these.”
George Washington Carver
“Be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, And tolerant of the weak… Because someday in your life you will be all of these.”
George Washington Carver
“Be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, And tolerant of the weak… Because someday in your life you will be all of these.”
George Washington Carver
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