Kind Anticipation

I learned a lesson from a friend many years ago that I’ve been grateful for since. She and her husband and young children came from a long distance to visit us.  As they came in the door, my friend opened a bag she had prepared with snacks for her  kids and...

Quiet Comparison; Hush Contention

As friends, wives, mothers, aunts and daughters, women can be amazing! When insecurity, comparing and critical self talk are allowed to run rampant, women can be scary. One more reason to build and bolster your awareness of who you are; what is most important in your...

Declaring Peace

With the climate of “do more to have more” permeating every waking moment of our culture, here’s a declaration to try out: “I am content.” This little sentence is a treasure. I challenge you to try using it in your declarations night and...

A Word About Wealth

I was reminded again today of the affluent circumstances of many people I know. I refer to those who are able to look back over their lives and count their many valuable human connections; relationships they have cultivated and honored; support they have given;...