I attended the funeral today for a wonderful, sweet, giving, godly, 94-year-old woman from my church. Her equally kind and faithful husband preceded her in death several years ago. I greatly admire their whole family - their closeness, example, faith, and their love for each other. As I sat in the service today and listened, …
Tag: Family
I’m Thankful For My Family
Many of you have probably seen others posting daily notes on social media this month about things they are thankful for. Perhaps you, too, are sharing your "30 Days of Thankfulness" messages publicly. The timing of the thankfulness theme is tied to the American holiday of Thanksgiving. I have not done that, but it would …
Reconciliation
A few weeks ago I saw a Facebook post from someone I follow that read: "Whoever apologizes first is bravest. Whoever forgives first is strongest. Whoever forgets first is happiest." A Web search will reveal other slight variations of the quote. I'm not sure to whom the quote should be attributed, but it's wise regardless of …
Do Not Equate Busyness With Significance
Perhaps the biggest lesson I am learning this year is one that I've known for a long time, yet must continually re-learn. While it has been good and helpful for me to spell out my many goals for the year related to body, mind and spirit, and to post monthly progress updates here, I have …
That’s Not Crazy – That’s Love
Some of the best days of my life - past and present - are days spent with my parents on their farm in Winchester, Kentucky. We moved there when I was in sixth grade. I live about 90 miles away, so at best I get there once a month to spend a day. It is …
