

The research shows change is necessary
Most people become bored easily. The same is true of groups. According to current research, most groups and committees have a productive...


Never underestimate the power of meeting new people
I have been in a slump lately, unable to focus and not wanting to do much. Unmotivated, even though there are piles of things I should be...


How much light is enough?
It is time to think about planting my garden again. Paul, my husband, built me three nice raised planting beds, and for the first few...


The spring give-away sale
What would happen if we gave our excess away? Most of us have more than we need; you know, stuff that is too good to get rid of, but no...


Coordinating the hands and feet
My husband Paul and I, along with two other couples, performed our famous “little people” routine for the church’s Valentines Banquet. My...


Hurry! Before it's too late!
I had two exciting things happen this past weekend. I woke up Sunday morning to a ruckus outside. The robins had arrived! Being from...


A? B? Which are you?
Have you ever taken one of those personality tests that uses letters to identify your personality? Or one that describes what animal you...


Coming through the storm
It was pointed out to me recently that Jesus walked on the water during the storm, not after it. Somehow, through all my years as a...


This year add play to your agenda
January means back to school for the kids, clearing out the holiday decorations, trying to fit back into the pre-holiday season jeans,...


Take time to be still this week
Be still and know that I am God. This is one of my favorite verses. It gives me permission to give my body and mind time to rest. Many of...