Posts Tagged ‘joy’
Love Big!
I grew up feeling loved by many people close to me. There were others who weren’t very loving and kind, but they were more background noise in my life compared to the love I felt from my parents, grandparents and our large family. I have learned first-hand that love cuts through a lot of noise…
Read MoreProtective Presence
I’m thankful for all the protective equipment that has been invented or built for our law enforcement and our fire fighters. These men and women put their own lives at risk for people they don’t even know. I thankful when I hear stories of how their protective equipment like a bullet-proof vest of the fire-retardant…
Read MorePeace
I have felt peace in so many areas of my life by trusting in the Lord. My trust in Him doesn’t always “fix” things, but my trust changes my perspective of the issues I’m facing. I’m still growing in my faith and I hope to keep growing until my last day here on earth. I…
Read MoreJealous
This is not a descriptive term that is used in positive circumstances. It is a word that carries some other baggage with it. For example, the word jealous is usually accompanied by resentment toward another person. Envious is probably a “sibling” of Jealous. They both connect over something or someone else who has something they…
Read MoreMemories & Memorials
I went to Washington DC a few years ago and one of my favorite things about our nation’s capital is all the memorials. These memorial sites tell story after story of bravery, sacrifice and leadership. I think the one that most moved my heart is Iwo Jima – there is such a story of bravery…
Read MoreBe Different!
I grew up thinking I was different because my parents didn’t make a lot of money and they were raising five kids on fairly meager salaries. I remember this one pair of pants that were bell bottomed (of course) and red, white and blue striped. We had to wear the pants (aka britches) more than…
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