Posts filed under: Inspiration

The Challenge to Take Responsibility

Maybe it’s the tumultuous times we live in. Maybe it’s the fact people have had to deal with a whole lot of change and personal upheaval the past year. Regardless... Read More

When Choosing Not to Choose is the Best Choice

As I have listened to people over the years, a frequent topic of concern involves two areas that are particularly challenging when it comes to the way we make choices:... Read More

What Shall I Plant Today?

Therefore, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who causes the growth. [1 Corinthians 3:7] It’s that time of year for many... Read More

What Does It Mean to Take a Risk?

There are lots of ideas about risk and risk takers. It also seems this topic is one of particular subjectivity. What you consider risky, I might think of as a... Read More

When Yes Is Also No

It seems obvious yet we try to wiggle our way around the reality: each and every time we say “yes” to someone or something, we are, in fact, saying “no”... Read More

But I Want to Fix It!

Oh, how many times have I [or my beloved] uttered that sentiment? And—and this is a big one—if we chose to act on the urge, find ourselves in a bit... Read More

The Challenge and Blessing of Being Who You Are

“Stop being who you were and become who you are.” [Paulo Coelho] Here’s the interesting thing about us human beings—we may grow, change, and evolve on the outside yet the... Read More

How to Stop Overwhelm Before It Overwhelms

Most days the ocean is quiet, a magnificent, strong presence. Little ripples follow, one after the other. Small waves leisurely unfold in their never-ending journey to the sandy shore. Some... Read More

A Day of Sunshine

While each season of the year is unique with a variety of opportunities to enjoy nature, creation, and our Creator God, I must admit the months of Spring are my... Read More

Name That Trigger

Trigger: to initiate, actuate, or set off; to cause an intense and usually negative emotional reaction in someone [Merriam-Webster] No, not talking about the kind that involves any kind of... Read More