Are any of you prone to losing things? I lose my keys and phone all the time. I get a million things running through my mind and… Read more “Finding the Lost”
Light Your Spark
Someone recently said to me that we have to light the spark within us to get us motivated. I agree. But sometimes we get a spark lit… Read more “Light Your Spark”
Step Into New Worlds
What’s it really like to step into someone else’s world? If we all took a moment to see the world through each other’s eyes, we might be… Read more “Step Into New Worlds”
When We Have Our Second Act
So many of us have had stepping stones in our lives. We’ve had to learn to lean on others when we are lost. Many of us don’t… Read more “When We Have Our Second Act”
Priceless Moments
We all have those moments in our lives that we often wish we could freeze time over. When we’re little, we always wish to be bigger or… Read more “Priceless Moments”
Catch That Feeling
We all have the feeling of bliss at various times in our lives. It becomes infectious. It’s kind of like when you taste food for the first… Read more “Catch That Feeling”
Not Forgotten
This morning is a bittersweet reminder of the Twin Tower, Pentagon, and a field in Stoney Creek, Townsend Pennsylvania changed the history of our security forever. Many… Read more “Not Forgotten”
The Silent Voice
There’s power in words. Sometimes we say more when we don’t say anything. Then other times we feel better just getting everything off of our chest. It… Read more “The Silent Voice”
Embarrasing Stories Make For Great Learning
How many times can I put my foot in my mouth? A lot. I can throw out a quip at the worst times and not realize what… Read more “Embarrasing Stories Make For Great Learning”
Playtime Isn’t Just for Kids
In the world of adults, the word playtime isn’t used because it’s socially uncool. But, let’s think about this for a moment. We push ourselves every day… Read more “Playtime Isn’t Just for Kids”
Labor Day Thoughts
The first Monday in September has Labor Day rolling around once again. It’s a holiday that many of us look forward to just to get a break… Read more “Labor Day Thoughts”
Here We Are
Over the course of the last few years, I have watched people in our congregation, friends that were once close become estranged, families divide, and people drift… Read more “Here We Are”
Stress
Stress. We all know that it can kill. We all tend to stress about various issues. For some of us, the holidays are super stressful. There’s even… Read more “Stress”
Mountains
When I was a kid, I used to love to listen to the Sound of Music. I watched the movie so many times that the scenes of… Read more “Mountains”
Learning New Languages and Why It’s Important
Ok I admit it. I binge watch a lot of Asian shows. Why? Because I’m very curious about their languages. It’s beautiful to me how they write… Read more “Learning New Languages and Why It’s Important”
Personal Responsibility
What does it really mean to be personally responsible for your actions? I ask this only because to me, we are responsible for what we say and… Read more “Personal Responsibility”
Alien Invasions Part 2
As the exercises kept pushing me to capabilities I never knew I had, I found that my memory was picking up other things too. The fact that… Read more “Alien Invasions Part 2”
Alien Invasions of Dreams Part 1
I think I must have had one of the strangest and coolest dreams that I’ve ever had. It’s one of the dreams that you can see the… Read more “Alien Invasions of Dreams Part 1”
When Sexual Assault Takes Away Your Voice
How many of you have been sexually assaulted in your lifetime? I’ll wait. I have a feeling a vast majority of you have experienced some form of… Read more “When Sexual Assault Takes Away Your Voice”
Educate Yourself with Your Health
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned over the past few decades, it’s that you have to keep a monitor on your health. Research everything. Don’t just… Read more “Educate Yourself with Your Health”
Rainy Days and Mondays Won’t Get Me Down
Growing up, I remember hearing the Carpenters singing “Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down.” It was actually one of my favorite songs because it reiterated… Read more “Rainy Days and Mondays Won’t Get Me Down”
Ken’s Journey
Most of us have someone in our lives who inspires our faith, and instills a great sense of friendship. Sometimes we are even blessed enough to have… Read more “Ken’s Journey”
Be Yourself
Have you ever tried to fit in with a certain group because you didn’t want to feel alone or uncool? What changes did you make within yourself… Read more “Be Yourself”
Butt Dialing – The Definition of Embarrassment
One of the most embarrassing things I’ve done is to butt dial people. I didn’t mean to do it. At times, technology can do the most off… Read more “Butt Dialing – The Definition of Embarrassment”
Don’t Miss the Dance
Dance can reflect so many areas of our life. It can be a literal interpretation of the fluidity of life. Sometimes the movements that we all possess,… Read more “Don’t Miss the Dance”
The Journey to Change
It never ceases to amaze me at the lengths people will go to change their lives for the better. I think all of us in our lives… Read more “The Journey to Change”
Modern Day Inspirational Folks
Every day that I turn on the news, there’s a part of me that dies inside. There’s so much violence incited that sometimes it seems as if… Read more “Modern Day Inspirational Folks”
Re-configuring Direction
Do any of you ever feel perplexed as to what direction you should embark on in your life? Sometimes I do. I have a vast amount of… Read more “Re-configuring Direction”
Out of the Mouths of Babes
One of the greatest gifts on this earth is children. I love the fact that even though I don’t have children of my own, I’m allowed the… Read more “Out of the Mouths of Babes”
In the Arms of Angels
In the deepest sleep, sometimes it feels as if Angels are all around me and I succumb to an ease of dreams. Dreams take us to portals… Read more “In the Arms of Angels”
Future Roads
There’s a lot to be said for planning for the future. When I was a kid, my folks used to tell me to make decisions that would… Read more “Future Roads”
Political Correctness is Exasperating
I know I’m not the only one who is feeling this way. Every day, I have to watch everything I say and do on social media. I… Read more “Political Correctness is Exasperating”
Sometimes You Need To Take Your Own Advice
How many of you are great at giving advice and horrible about taking your own advice? I know I fall in that category way too often. Whether… Read more “Sometimes You Need To Take Your Own Advice”
Be Aware of Phishing
It seems like every day there’s a new alert broadcast about those who are trying to scam others by phishing for their information. For example, my mom… Read more “Be Aware of Phishing”
Humility and Grace
This morning started off in a Murphy’s Law mode. I got out of bed, tripped over my own two feet, accidentally nailed my big toe against the… Read more “Humility and Grace”
Choices
Everything we do in this life is a choice. Our day usually starts with getting out of bed or staying in it. We choose whether or not… Read more “Choices”
Fiscal Friday
One of the best feelings in the world is getting paid. Payday for many people falls on Friday. When money is coming in, it makes a person… Read more “Fiscal Friday”
Talkative Thursday
Let’s face it. In every crowd, there’s always that one person who can talk faster than most people’s brains can process. I know some folks like this.… Read more “Talkative Thursday”
Wilderness Wednesday
Ever feel like you’re in a jungle at work? That’s how my week is going. Don’t get me wrong. I thrive in chaos but sometimes I have… Read more “Wilderness Wednesday”
Monday Thoughts for a Tuesday
There are days where it would be so nice to hide under an umbrella at the beach with a drink in one hand and a book in… Read more “Monday Thoughts for a Tuesday”
Summer Heat
One of the most daunting tasks that I’ve had to do lately is to get the energy to complete projects. The summer heat is fun for going… Read more “Summer Heat”
Gracie’s Hope
There’s a young girl whose family attends my church. Her name is Gracie. Gracie is a precocious child. She’s full of wonder, hope, and has an infectious… Read more “Gracie’s Hope”
Positive Dispositions
I have heard all my life to have a positive attitude. Some days are easier to have a good quality disposition than others. I try to maintain… Read more “Positive Dispositions”
When Others Won’t Lead
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been in situations where people around me don’t want to take control of anything in their lives. They… Read more “When Others Won’t Lead”
What Will Your Legacy Be?
This question has been on my mind a lot. Why? Because I don’t have kids to pass on my legacy to. I don’t want my life to… Read more “What Will Your Legacy Be?”
Volunteering Can Change You
I used to hear that it was important to volunteer. I didn’t know that volunteering would help to change my life. Most of us are more blessed… Read more “Volunteering Can Change You”
For the Love of the Game
I admit it. I am a die hard fan of basketball (college specifically), hockey, baseball, and dare I admit to it, even soccer. When I was in… Read more “For the Love of the Game”
When You Inadvertently Open Mouth, Insert Foot
Do any of you ever answer a question that someone poses and instantly regret your answer? I know I have and more than once today. I seem… Read more “When You Inadvertently Open Mouth, Insert Foot”
Rebounding
Have you ever found yourself jumping in to one relationship right after another because you may have gotten bored, or were afraid of committment? You aren’t alone.… Read more “Rebounding”
