Toss the Resolutions Out
On this last day of 2007, you may be thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. Several people have said to me, “I’m not going to make any New Year’s Resolutions this year. They always fail.” Have you made your list based on guilt and regrets? How about throwing that list out […]
The Accidental Tree
I accidently bought a Christmas tree last October at a garden nursery in Dallas, even though I didn’t intend to buy one until later during the holidays. It was a little off-season and unexpected to find this 9-foot tree standing tall among a small forest of other artificial trees. Its miniature pine […]
Positive Reinforcements
You may have watched the TV coverage today on the funeral of Roger King, CEO of CBS Enterprises and King World Productions. If you did, you saw the likes of Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Rachel Ray, Dr. Phil, and a line-up of celebrities honoring him for his personal contribution to their own successes in […]
Beyond the Glitter
The holiday season is here, in all of its tinsel and glitter. It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
But, the holidays may also stir up emotions that are painful. They can spotlight lost relationships and sadness. If you are experiencing breast cancer, you may want to run and hide from the crowds, […]
A Four-Year Old’s View of God
The age of four is a curious time in children’s lives. They explore new ideas and concepts. Our granddaughter, Ellie, had been learning important values at an early age. Her parents taught her that God loved her, and she seemed to understand. Then they introduced the concept of God’s mercy. […]
