Paying attention, I quickly catch and then carefully toss them again in the air. The effort and attention needed to keep all the balls in the air is exhausting. While every ball is important, some are precious. I attempt to give more attention to the precious balls but cannot, because here comes another one in …
Be still. I cannot do this easily. Either my mind or my body is always going. Even when physically still, I’m thinking, planning or even worrying. But God has taught me a lesson about being still and knowing Him. It’s a necessary endeavor. “Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a This week, …
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. ~ Colossians 3:15 Thankfulness. It’s the focus of big celebratory feasts on Thursday, but is also what I feel towards God and all of you, who …
A prosperous lawyer invested a sizable amount of his hard earned money in real estate in the growing city of Chicago, then lost most of it in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Despite their loss, the man and his wife spend countless hours assisting the survivors of the tragedy. Two years later, his wife and …
A squeal of delight escaped my lips. The double holiday issue of my favorite cooking magazine had arrived! If you love to cook like I do, Thanksgiving and the holidays are a treat. I plan, prep, tweak old favorites and try new creations each year. But in the bustle of planning, shopping and cooking, one …