Years ago, I was living my life as a rising college student on her way to the University of Michigan. Out of the clear blue, a life changing event happened. My oldest brother was killed in a [...]
It’s January and cold! Omicron has me more isolated again and my activity level has tanked. I’m eating more. Why? Apparently there are a number of reasons I reach for yummy comfort [...]
I will be the first to admit, it’s hard for me to quiet myself for any amount of time. Seems like I always have something to do and can’t sit still for too long. But our constant busyness is one [...]
Hate is a strong emotion that we see expressed far too often. It is also a dark emotion that has no place in the heart of a Christian. You can dislike someone or not agree on major issues, but [...]
“I am so upset with my friend! I don’t want to be around her because she constantly puts me down.” “Have you talked to her about this?” “No, I am afraid to [...]
As we begin this new year, we are again faced with many uncertainties that can bring stress and tension to our physical bodies. Resiliency in these times means having a number of ways to manage [...]
When I am on live call-in radio shows, this question is regularly asked, “How do I live with an angry person?” You can imagine, this is not a pleasant experience for anyone. Angry [...]
As we wrap up another year, I have a question for you: how often did you spend time thinking about all that happened in 2021? I confess that in my busyness, I rarely rested and reflected on the [...]
As we enter this Christmas week, some of us may not feel “merry” as the song directs us to be. However, the merriment of “Mary” provides a model of how to achieve this [...]
I love this time of year. My mom’s Hummel Nativity scene greets you when you walk in the door. The house is lit up with lights, candles glow in the evenings, and the fireplace warms the house as [...]