Spray Paint to the Rescue

by | Sep 23, 2013 | DIY

Our basement bathroom needed a change. After living in our house for nine years, the walls were still white, and I really wanted to update it with some of my newly acquired French décor. First, I decided on a dark plum color for the walls that would coordinate well...

Currents

by | Sep 19, 2013 | Life Issues

I was at a retreat center that fulfilled my need for stillness, silence, and peaceful surroundings. As I stood on the deck overlooking the river, I began to pay attention to the flow of the water. As I watched, I realized the strength of the current in the center of...

The One

by | Sep 19, 2013 | Relationships

Mentor. Coach. Friend. Advocate. The dictionary defines mentor as “a trusted guide” and advocate as “one that pleads the case of another.” She was all of these things. My friend was an angel from heaven. She believed in me when it didn’t feel like anyone else did; I’m...

Finding the Perfect Gift

by | Sep 16, 2013 | Trends

By Noël Fanti One of my oldest friends celebrated her birthday last week and, after more than ten years of gift-trading, I found myself surprisingly stumped about what her present should be. As I browsed through shelves of scarves, cosmetics, bestselling books, and...

Who’s My Neighbor?

by | Sep 16, 2013 | Leadership

I have been involved in church as long as I can remember. I have always loved to serve others. Children’s ministry. Women’s ministry. Youth ministry. You name it, and I’ve probably been a part of it. And although it was fulfilling to be a part of all these wonderful...