Have you ever thought about what has protected humanity from being destroyed? Maybe your first thought is love. But it is through compassionate acts that people …
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A Smile Brings Hope
When the pandemic began in March, I didn’t know what to expect at the long-term care facility that I work at. In the 30 plus …
Read More »Accepting Vulnerability
While I was engaged as a mental health counselor, I was surprised by the many diverse people that called upon me for help—men, women, teens, …
Read More »My Biggest Crush
Why two of them? They were identical twins, and to love one was to love the other. Basketball player tall. Pretty-man faces. Shock of black …
Read More »People Need People
Dr. Karl Menninger was once asked, “If you knew a person was heading for a nervous breakdown what would you suggest?” Everyone expected that the …
Read More »Expressions of Love
How many times have I signed a letter or an email or a birthday card that way? I wouldn’t even attempt to count. Even though …
Read More »A Gift for Mother
Sunshine streamed through the clear glass window, little rainbows bouncing off the crystal sun-catchers. Perhaps Mom would like one of these? Scrunching my eyes, I …
Read More »Love and Trust
If you can nail down what I’m about to unpack here, and convince yourself to practice it, you will find yourself able to navigate the …
Read More »The Light of the World
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “While I am here in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5, NLT). Then …
Read More »Say Nice Things
“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!” I heard that a lot when I was growing up. Apparently, I …
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