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It’s hard to believe that just a week ago, I was watching snow fall while my home was experiencing rolling power outages. Having grown up in New York, I was familiar with the snow. But it took me by great surprise to see the entire state affected by lack of power and/or water. I thought

Do you ever wonder if what you’re doing is worth the effort? I mean, there can be so many ups and downs when you set out to accomplish a goal that it can just become exhausting and maybe, discouraging. I was reminded how several years ago, our oldest daughter attended a camp where she was

Just thought I’d begin by warning you that I’m about to be raw and honest with you, Friend. Last week was a tough one for me. It began with utter surprise by what I heard.  In the first moment I had alone, I began to shed tears. It just became an ugly cry with loud

This past weekend, I was able to partake in a unique experience. A video chat had been organized for my father’s paternal cousins and their children all over the world. What a joy to connect with many after years of not seeing one another.  One of the most special parts of the call was a

I’ll be honest with you Friend. I’m at a loss for words in our present times.  It’s easy to drown in scrolling through social media and watching one news report after the other, leaving us anxious and confused. As I turned to the Bible, I found myself in 2 Chronicles 20. We meet Jehosophat, who

So I tried a new thing over the holidays. I wanted to get my nails done and asked to try the dip powder I had recently heard about. I went in with excitement because it was new to me and I was eager to see what it would look like. But as soon as the

What a year! Am I right? It’s been particularly challenging for relationships of all kinds, especially in the body of Christ. Areas in which we were able to be on the surface over the years were forced to be dealt with in 2020 thanks to the close quarters of home or the constant access to

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just four days away. While it’s typically associated with being merry, the reality is that many don’t feel so merry at this time of year.  For starters, this year is unique for many being separated from loved ones due to the pandemic. In addition, the holiday season is

While I was out running errands last week, Christmas decorations were visible and carols could be heard. They were reminders of what a joyous time of year it is. Yet, anything but joy was evident as I interacted with the cashiers in different stores. In fact, several of them were irritated and unfriendly.  During these

Oddly, I found myself doing something completely out of the norm today. I spent some time purchasing a few items I have wanted for myself. That is a BIG deal for those who know me. The truth is that I just prefer to buy things for everyone around me. But let me explain why I