This morning, I spent some time outside working on landscaping and taking advantage of some early spring weather. I’m battling honeysuckle, wild grapevine, briars, and wild hedge as I try to liberate a beautiful dogwood tree at the corner of our front yard. It’s an exercise in perseverance because I know that I will constantlyContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Keep Going in Perseverance and Faithfulness”
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Friday Faith Moment: Sometimes You Just Need a Moment
Today as I was helping a family member with something, I had to stop and catch my breath. When they asked me if I was okay, I said, “Just give me a moment.” I closed my eyes and took a couple of deep, slow breaths, and then we finished our task. It reminded me thatContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Sometimes You Just Need a Moment”
Friday Faith Moment: The Blessing of Constructive Criticism
Coming from a small town and having graduated at the top of my class, few teachers in high school had heavily critiqued my writing, and it led to some arrogance and over-confidence on my part. I decided to attend a large state university when I graduated so I could be a little fish in aContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: The Blessing of Constructive Criticism”
Friday Faith Moment: Why Are You So Angry?
Some time ago, I was asking myself, “Why am I so angry all the time?” It’s an odd attitude for me, and I realized that something was off. In between bouts of anger and related distrust, I began to pray about the root of the problem. After some pondering, I kept coming back to aContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Why Are You So Angry?”
Friday Faith Moment: Bringing the Love…to Work
Valentine’s Day can be a tough day regardless of circumstances. As a single person, I find different ways to make the day tolerable. Today, I spent a wonderful day with a family member who is single like myself, and we had a fun Gal-entine’s Day hanging out. As we entered a store, someone held theContinueContinue reading “Friday Faith Moment: Bringing the Love…to Work”