The Simple Things and a Positive Attitude

Last week, I talked about finding peace during the holiday season.  Well, as the saying goes, be careful what you ask for.  In this case, it's all positive. I live in the Dallas area, and last week, the great ice storm of 2013 hit. The picture below is the view...

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Finding Peace During the Holidays

I've been struggling recently with the holiday season upon us.  And for a change, I've been unable to articulate how I feel with writing.This morning, I stumbled upon a Facebook post from my friend and fellow scribe, Jessica Patch (http://www.jessicarpatch.com).Her...

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Trust Without Borders

This time of year, our focus shifts to the holidays, to gifts, family, decorations and sometimes chaos.  For Thanksgiving, we acknowledge our blessings and share gratitude. This year, sadly, I'm seeing and hearing about tough times for many people... the loss of loved...

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Stop the Negativity!

There are times when I get down on myself and I get in my own way of trying to accomplish what I need to accomplish. How do I get in my own way? With negativity! Take this past week, for example.  I have been an eating machine!  After losing 85 pounds recently, it...

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Being Whole with Missing Parts

  I saw a story on CBS Sunday Morning this past weekend about wounded warriors playing music, lead by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. One of these hero warriors lost a hand and both legs in Afghanistan.  He told the story of how when his world was crashing down around...

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Being Whole with Missing Parts

I saw a story on CBS Sunday Morning this past weekend about wounded warriors playing music, lead by Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.One of these hero warriors lost a hand and both legs in Afghanistan.  He told the story of how when his world was crashing down around him,...

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Staying Present

I saw a quote this week from a friend on Facebook:  Whatever happened to being in the moment when you do something?It got me to thinking.  Are we all so busy multi-tasking that we forget to be in the moment?  To enjoy what's going on right this minute?I know some of...

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Balancing Act

Our pastor of worship arts gave a great message over the weekend.  I've been pondering his words for the past few days. He spoke about Christians living in a bubble and how we need to step out from that bubble.  And when we step out of that bubble, how are we...

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Cycles of Life

It's been an interesting week.  I'm seeing the cycles of life, so to speak.  We received word that my aunt, who is in poor health, had taken a turn for the worst. Her kids and family were gathering around to spend time with her.  A few days later, my husband and I...

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Running Away from Home

Was there ever a time in your childhood that you felt like running away from home?  That seems so silly looking back, because as Dorothy Gale said, "There's no place like home."Even as adults, we sometimes want to run away from home. Take my husband and I a few weeks...

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