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Superheroes go about in plain clothes, blending into the crowd. Often we know them, but their familiarity blocks our seeing their superhero qualities. I caught glimpses of these superheroes in action when a giant tree fell on my brother’s house, when I broke some bones, and when I blogged about my struggles with sadness. The…
Did you know that sensitivity is a gift not a curse? I am a sensitive person, but for years, I tried to squash those emotions or at least hide them. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a person who cries easily. I share empathy with people I know, as well as strangers,…
I recently read Unoffendable by Brant Hansen. His natural, conversational tone makes the book an easy read, though it’s full of thought-provoking material. I think I’m a nice person who tries to be kind to everyone, but since I’ve been wrestling with depression, I’ve had to take a good look inside. I learned that depression…
Peer pressure causes many to hide things about themselves out of fear of ridicule. I know I kept my opinions to myself plenty of times. But one day, the spotlight focused on me, and I had to choose between telling what someone else considered cool or to tell the truth: my favorite beverage is chocolate…
Today, I share with you 20 plus ways to say I love you without actually saying I love you. While February tends to bring “love” into focus, loving others is important every day. I’m sure you declare your love in more ways than those three words also. Saying I love you comes in quiet gestures…
Today, I share with you my website’s top blogs of 2023. As a newspaper assistant editor years ago, I remember the year-end issues that highlighted the top headlines of the year. Rather than concentrate on monthly titles, I note the top ones for the entire year. Top blogs: most read The top blogs for 2023…
Merry Christmas, friends! With Christmas this weekend, I want to share some of my most meaningful Christmas blogs with you. At the end of a year, I scan my calendar to remember highlights of the year. So, when I was considering what to blog about, I revisited the following blogs which rekindled my delight and…
This week, I’m going to continue with stories of how God has answered prayers. These stories involve family members I pray for. Accidents happen. My sister-in-law’s children were in an accident on their way to school one day. If memory serves me right, they were fine, but the car was not. I remember feeling the…
As everyone is busy with the Thanksgiving holiday, I won’t be posting a blog this week, but I wanted to take a minute to wish each of you a blessed Thanksgiving. I hope you have a peaceful day enjoying good food and good company. Remember to share your blessings and praises with your family and…
I know God hears our prayers. How? Experience confirms it. Today, I will share about answered prayers. An answered prayer When my youngest daughter, Emily, neared her 10th birthday, she suffered with a sudden case of uneven legs. Prior to this, she suffered with strange bouts of a sickness that caused her to vomit for…