I have never really sat down to dig into my family tree. Just thinking of the word “genealogy” tends to make my head hurt. But, over the last several years, my brother has developed a keen interest in our heritage and has uncovered some insightful things. For me, his discovery of our Irish and English…
My children loved to play outside when they were little. I can remember many days when they would emerge from their bedrooms and excitedly head for the door that opened to our backyard and a world of adventures. Many times, their clothing was disheveled (having been put on in a hurry) and their shoes were…
Can you work overtime this week? Sure! Can you lead this new Bible study? Yes! Can you help coach this team? Come to this party? Attend this important meeting? Of course! For many years, saying yes used to be a default setting of mine. No wasn’t part of my vocabulary. There were many reasons why…
I opened the email to see it. A hearty congratulations from the associate publisher of Chicken Soup for the Soul. I squealed with delight! Chicken Soup books have been around since 1993. Known for their lighthearted, feel-good stories, they have amassed quite a global readership base over the years. A few years ago, a friend…
Anthony and I saw the sign on the side of the road: Natural Bridge ahead. We had a couple hours before it was time to check into our Airbnb and we figured this would be a great way to experience something new and maximize our time. We turned into the parking area and got out….
“That may have been what I said; that’s not what I meant.” Sound familiar? I’ve lost count of how many times Anthony and I have said that very statement to one another over our many years of marriage together! But, it’s not just married folks who struggle with communication gaps, breakdowns, and misunderstandings. Everyone has…
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