This is the third and final part of my series honoring veterans for this month. I hope the stories these veterans shared of their lives blessed you. Kurt Winkler Kurt Winkler, whose father, brother and son also served our country, served 6 ½ years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985-1991. His enlistment was extended…
This is Part 2 of my tribute to veterans. I learn so much when veterans share stories. This week, I am sharing the stories of two more people: Diana Dougherty and Ken Joyce. Diana Dougherty My friend, Diana Dougherty, served in the United States Air Force in 1988 to 1990 and was an A1C when…
I asked several of my friends who served in our Armed Forces to share about their experiences. I understand going into depth is hard, especially for those who served in battle and lost friends. While some experiences were difficult, I have learned that the bond among them is strong even years or decades later. So,…
Today, October 31, 2019, is the 502nd anniversary of when Martin Luther posted his “Ninety-five Theses” on the door of Castle Church* in Wittenberg, Germany. Little did he know that on October 31, 1517, he was making such a historical impact on the world. Because from here, different denominations were born as they broke away…
Advice for high school juniors Choosing a college and field of study (career) needn’t be so high pressured and stressful, I thought as my daughter expressed her frustrations. Her tears triggered by stress reminded me of my own career choices so I shared with her my advice on the whole process. Times and how the…
–and other age related questions To dye or not to dye—that is the question as I watch my brown hair turn gray. I find wiry pieces of hair and stare at them in wonder—did that really come from my head? But that isn’t the only question I wrestle with regarding my hair. Should I leave…
Do you want to break away from negative thinking? For as long as I can remember, negative, anxious, and critical thoughts beat me up inside. I’m better than I used to be, certainly, but it would be wonderful to not have such thoughts at all. I’ve talked to other women, who seem to struggle with…
My pets get pushy when they want attention. I think people tend to do this, too, but maybe in less obvious ways. Pets seek attention by getting in our space Take my cat, Bandit. He misses his girls when they are at school. My husband thinks the girls torture Bandit by hauling him all over,…
This week, I want to introduce you to Sarah Geringer, author of a book I highly recommend: Transforming Your Thought Life: Christian Meditation in Focus. I am honored to be on her launch team. Since her book releases October 1, I wanted to share this interview with her about the importance of studying the Bible…
The world seemed crystal clear with its bright blue sky and puffy, white, cumulous clouds. It felt like I wore new prescription glasses, but of course, I didn’t. My neighborhood was quiet; not even a dog barked. I didn’t hear traffic noises. Butterflies flitted over the yards and fields, the monarchs, especially regal and distinct.…