Great Influence
Mother’s Day is on Sunday so there’s still time to pick up a card or gift! For those of us who attend church, the sermon this week will...
Heart Walk
On Saturday, my family and I participated in the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk. We did it in honor and remembrance of...
Expectations
Expectations. We all have them. Whether high or low, absurd or realistic, they often shape the way we see the world and those around us....
Will Spring Ever Come??
Is anyone besides me sick of snow? It’s April 20 and just yesterday in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we had furious squalls of the white...
Sticks and Stones
We’ve all heard it. Most of us have probably said it at one point or another in our lives: Sticks and stones may break my bones but words...
Be Prepared!
Yesterday, I went to the Philadelphia Phillies home opener with my husband and our son. It was a great day. The only drawback: it was...
He Chose the Moments
When I was a kid, my sisters, cousins, and I used to go to our Grandmom’s house every Friday in the summer or when a day off from school...
Feeling Bad Can Be Good
No one likes to feel bad. Whether it’s guilt, shame, or sadness, we’d all rather avoid them. Society tells us there’s no reason to ever...
Which is It?
Several years ago I saw a sign in a church secretary’s office that read: Procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on...
Not Just for Me
Who doesn’t like getting a present? Especially one that’s tailored specifically for us. A friend hands you the newest book from an author...
