Grace set out in search of something, but it’s nothing she’s lost. What then? She met a woman along the way, and she is searching for something as well. The two women become instant friends. They walk together along a winding path chatting casually until Grace spies a dust-covered book lying half-buried in the ground. What in the world? “Letters from the Past,” the title read. Grace fans through the book and is astonished to see each of the letters was addressed to her. Then, Merci pages through it and was equally surprised to see her name as the recipient Read More
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Putting Out Fires before Burning Bridges
I would like to introduce my friend and guest blogger for this week – Carolyn Dale Newell. She gives excellent insight on handling anger – putting out fires. Carolyn writes: When the sparks of anger arise, we can employ the “Stop, drop and roll” technique we learned as children in case of fire. It seems to work as well with the flames of anger. Stop, pause, and be silent. Drop the words of retaliation on the tip of your tongue. Roll, as they say, with the Spirit. Allow love to take precedence. Let gentleness emerge from your lips rather than Read More
Hypocrisy
My husband, Burt, went deer hunting, and I went to Iowa to spend a few days with our daughter, Shelly, and her family. “I have a surprise just for you and me, so bring something a little dressy to wear,” she said. Mom and daughter time – I love that. My anticipation was fueled with high octane as I drove the four-hour trip. The day splashed with sunshine, but the late fall air felt cold even through my ski jacket. Monday arrived without a hint to the surprise Shelly had planned for us other than “Des Moines.” After an early Read More